Knock, Knock

In Revelation 3:15—20, John wrote to the pastor of the Laodicean church that they nauseated God by their lukewarmness toward Him; He wanted to vomit them out. Yet in mercy, He stands, knocking at their hearts' doors—He wants all men saved (1 Tim 2:4). But before entering an opened door, He said they must first "be zealous" to repent of their sins.

Jesus, Savior of the world, wants sinners to repent. He enters the hearts of all who repent of their sins and invites Him into their lives. But God does not guarantee to unendingly deal with people who reject His Son's offer of eternal life: "And the Lord said, My Spirit will not always strive with man, for that he is also flesh. . ." (Gen 6:3). Although our gracious God wants to save all humanity (2 Pet 3:9), one day His grace ends for those who choose not to acknowledge Him; He will turn them over to themselves, following their passions and lusts, with an undiscerning mind (Rom 1:28–32). These people will no longer have the opportunity to say yes to Jesus and suffer eternally, separated from their Maker who loves them. If you haven't yet opened your heart to Jesus, and He is still knocking, let Him into your life this minute lest "one day" is today for you.