Throw open the doors

Whenever people are excitedly waiting for a good friend or family member to arrive, they hang around the door waiting for the doorbell or gate buzzer to ring. When that moment arrives, the doors are flung open and people rush out to welcome the friends inside.

I was wondering if we would do the same if we knew that Jesus was going to show up today? Would we still be waiting excitedly by the door, or would we be a little anxious? I suppose a lot depends on how you view Jesus, doesn't it? I mean, if you have been taught to believe that Jesus will be like the tough school master, then of course you won't be eager for him to arrive. However, if you have come to the deep assurance that Christ loves you and that he wants to be friends with you, then it makes a huge difference!

The apostle Paul seemed to have a special relationship with God. He knew that he was not worthy of God's love, yet he had experienced the GIFT of forgiveness and mercy. This made him all the more eager to be with Jesus.

What about you today? Which side of the door are you waiting on?

"We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise." - Romans 5:1-2 (The Message)

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