Subject: The Importance of Opening the Door to Jesus
Theme: Jesus longs to enter our lives and bring us blessing.
Manuscript:
My dear friends,
Today, we're going to look at a very special passage from the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verses 20-22. These verses tell us a beautiful story about Jesus' desire to be with us and to bless our lives.
Verse 20:
Jesus says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you with me."
This verse paints a powerful picture. Jesus is standing outside our heart's door, knocking and waiting to come in. He wants to have a relationship with us, to share our lives and to fill us with His love and blessing.
Verse 21:
Jesus continues, "To the one who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne."
Overcoming means choosing to follow Jesus, even when it's hard. It means saying "yes" to His will and letting Him lead our lives. When we overcome, we will be rewarded with a place of honor beside Jesus in heaven.
Verse 22:
Finally, Jesus says, "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
This is a reminder that we need to listen to God's voice and obey His commands. When we listen to Him, we will be blessed and protected.
Application:
My friends, Jesus is standing at the door of our hearts, knocking and waiting to come in. He wants to have a relationship with us and to bless our lives. If we open the door and invite Him in, He will fill us with His love, joy, and peace. He will guide us through life's challenges and lead us to victory.
I urge you today to open the door of your heart to Jesus. Say "yes" to His love and follow Him. He is the only One who can truly satisfy our hearts and give us the life we are longing for.
Invitation:
If you are ready to invite Jesus into your life, pray this simple prayer:
"Dear Jesus, I open the door of my heart to You. I believe that You died for my sins and rose again. I want to follow You and live my life for You. Please come in and be my Lord and Savior. Amen."
May God bless you as you make this important decision.