On at least two occasions in my life God has closed the door on something that I very much wanted, and which I believed at the time was God’s will. Praying and struggling, I tried to force the doors open – but they remained shut. I was bitterly disappointed. But, years later, I am very grateful and now understand why he closed those doors. However, I’m not sure I will ever know, this side of heaven, why God has closed other doors in my life.
This does not mean passively waiting for the doors to open. Often we have to take the first steps in faith. It is a bit like approaching automatic doors – you have to take a step forward before you see whether or not the doors open.
‘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 them, and they with me’ (v.20). Eating together is a sign of the intimate friendship that Jesus offers to all those who open the door of their lives to him.
Handle of the door is on the inside! We have to open it, Jesus does not force himself on us!
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