“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” - Revelation 3:20
Dear Jesus,
You spoke these words to the church of Laodicea because she had become worldly and self-absorbed. You reminded her that those whom you love, you discipline.
Here in this verse you are telling us that while we undergo suffering as discipline, you are standing nearby, ready to give comfort, grace, mercy and the promise of eternal rest. In my hour of suffering help me to hear you knocking at the door and give my heart ears to listen to your words. Don’t let the blessings you have granted me, jade my understanding of the meaning of life in this fleeting world. I am rich because of you and I get it that you will discipline me with suffering to make sure I retain this beautiful truth.
Amen
Pastor Don Patterson
God won’t let anyone escape his “wake up“ calls. He loves us too much to let our earthly comforts rob us of heaven.
Additional Reading : Luke 12, Hebrews 12