“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20 NLT
This is the story of the door bell. Once learned by Famous that the ringing of the door bell meant someone was at the door, he would always begin barking at the sound of its clear bell tone. Interestingly, the bell stopped working after a couple of years on its own and friends started to knock on the door with the same reaction from Famous. But once the intruder became the guest, Famous was happy to receive them as no longer a stranger (as long as he remained the center of attention.) I have not been inclined to repair the bell for obvious reasons, even though I have a newly purchased door bell which I could install at any time. For now, Famous is door bell enough.
Obedience to God comes to us as an invitation, not an enslavement. Fellowship with Christ depends on our willingness to listen for his tapping on our hearts and celebrating his presence in our lives, much as Famous celebrates the arrival of guests to our home.
This is the day to be home when Christ comes to call.
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