[Discoveries] 09-04-08 Big Idea #4 -- Revelation 3:20

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

"/*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 him, and he with Me." -- 
Revelation 3:20*/

Big Idea #4. If you want God to transform your life, find the door where 
Jesus is knocking.

Nothing of any importance happens until Jesus shows up. We can do 
religious things but they won't help anybody -- they will just clutter 
up the space God needs to work in.

What are we trying to do or to be? Are we trying to win someone to the 
Lord? Invite Jesus in. Are we trying to deal with illness or loss? 
Invite Jesus in. Not sure what to do? Invite Jesus in.

Now here's the trick. We need to find the door where Jesus is knocking.

The rich young ruler had trouble with this. He thought Jesus was 
knocking on the door of his achievements. He thought Jesus wanted to 
come in and affirm what a wonderful guy he was for doing so many things 
right. Or perhaps Jesus would give him one more goal he could discipline 
himself to achieve.

But Jesus was knocking at a different door. He was knocking on the door 
of his security. "You've put your faith in all you've achieved and all 
you possess," Jesus told him, "but these things will not save you. You 
need to let them go so you can put your faith in the only One who can 
save you."

In the same way, don't be surprised if Jesus finds a door that turns 
your world upside down. He is in the business of transforming us. But, 
behind that door that we may be afraid to open, lies life beyond all 
that we could ask or imagine.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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