Pastor's Corner

A well-known picture of Jesus knocking at the door has special meaning. There is no door knob on the outside of the door. It must be opened from within. Jesus doesn't barge in. He doesn't use a wrecking ball to gain entrance. His posture is relaxed and implies that He is gently knocking, intently awaiting our decision to His invitation.

The painting illustrates the scripture in Rev. 3:20 "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 that person, and they with Me."

In addition, there is a light cast around the door in the shape of a heart. It appears that light radiates from Him, outlining the idea of the "hearts door" that offers entrance into our very own life. There is also a small grating in the door at face level, allowing the inner occupant to see who is knocking, providing for the realization that it is the Son of God Himself. How wonderful the scripture where Jesus says, "Here I am!"

It is Jesus Christ seeking entrance that He might "eat with that person and they with Me" speaking of an eternal fellowship of love and sharing back and forth. We are precious to Him as He is precious to us. It is a fellowship of "abiding" with and in one another. We share together the feast of His abiding love.