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Knock, knock!

2/11/2014

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"Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline.  So be earnest and repent.  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." -Revelation 3:19-20 (NIV)
Maybe you heard it from your parents or maybe you've said it to your child: "I do it because I love you!"  When raising and teaching children, whether our own children; nieces, nephews or other family members; or other children entrusted to our care, we discipline or correct the child's behavior out of love and concern for the child.  We hope that with our discipline and guidance we can steer the child in a safe direction and that the child will realize the need to turn from wrong and embrace right.  Our Heavenly Father takes the same approach with us!

God "rebukes and disciplines" those that He loves and He loves all of us!  He calls us to be "earnest" and to "repent," to sincerely turn away from wrong and to embrace forgiveness, love, and a renewed life through Jesus.  He doesn't just tell us to repent and straighten up, but offers His help along the way.  Jesus is waiting to help us and guide us.  He is knocking, all we have to do is answer the door and listen to Him.

Take time to hear the knock at the door, then be sure to open the door and let Jesus in.  Don't stop there!  Listen to Jesus and accept His guidance as He comes in and fellowships with you.  Jesus is knocking because He loves us, repent, fellowship with Him, and live a life for God's glory!


Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me and disciplining me.  You know what I need.  Please help me to accept Your guidance.  Allow me to open the door, invite You in, and listen to You.  In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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