Matthew 7:13,14 NIV reads, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it, But, small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only few find it.” Jesus is the only way in. “He who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber” (John 10:1 NKJV).
Just as glass doors allow light in, God’s Word opens a door of light for us. Psalm 119:30 says, “The entrance of your word gives light.” God’s powerful word, when allowed to enter through the door of our hearts, gives enlightenment to our minds through understanding.
The wonderful song, Awake My Soul (Phillips, Craig, and Dean) touches on this special and magnificent event:
“Awake my soul, prepare an entrance for your glory, and let my heart become a throne for you to dwell.”
In opening our hearts to His word, we’re allowing His light into our lives. No doubt, songs can play a part in God’s word enlightening us. It’s for You, by Sammy Ward, says,
“The love o-f my life has opened the d-oor In-to a part of heaven I’ve never known before.”
If you want to learn about God, go to God. Surrendering to Him will open doors of understanding and He’ll reveal His heart to you. Have you yearned to hear from God? Have you desired to get close to Him? I remember the lyrics from 50 years ago,
“The long and winding road that leads to your door will never disappear…” (The Beatles), reminding me there’s a path leading to someone. I learned over 40 years ago the road that leads to God maybe a rocky one, but guaranteed to lead to the real Door.
Scripture tells us of another door. It’s a door in heaven. A door that will open to let His Church in. Revelation 4:1 reads: After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice that I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, come up hither, and I will show you the things which must be hereafter.”
This door is believed to be the door leading the church, the body (Group) of believers, (Christians) when the Church Rapture takes place into God’s presence in heaven. After this verse, the church is not mentioned again (in the book of Revelation) during the Great Tribulation period or while the judgments are poured upon unbelievers on earth. We’ll not be subject to those punishments. We’re not mentioned until the end; until we’re in His presence and returning with Him (Revelation 19:14).
Only ONE DOOR (Jesus) can get you in to heaven. I know, I know, people will try all types of ways to get in. That’s what’s known as religion. It’s manmade to prove we can get in on our merits, on behalf of our efforts. But we can’t. “So, what’s the difference? I thought religion was good?” you might ask. It’s a relation that you want. We need a relationship with God. This way, you can talk to Him as you would to a friend and He’ll reveal to you His heart; His desires and plans for your life. See, He made the rules and He made the way; He is The Way. Those who will try, and there will be millions, will have missed the Door to the greatest party of all time beginning with a thousand years and flowing into eternity. Which door will you choose? Will you choose
Door #1: the world and its desires,
Door #2: destruction and separation from God, or
Door #3: Jesus and eternal life?
Don’t miss the Door of opportunity.
God Bless,
Sam
Finding Laughter In Difficult Times
My life experiences in the good times and in very difficult times will hopefully inspire, encourage, and motivate others to take time to laugh, reflect, and seek God when difficulties in life arise.