Through the door

Revelation 3:20 To the church of Laodicea Jesus says, "I stand at the door and knock."

When my babies were small they would stand in their crib facing the door when their sleep was over. Sometimes they jabbered, sometimes whimpered, sometimes called Ma-Ma. What they said and did varied. But that they faced the bedroom door waiting for me never did. They waited, they expected me, they knew I would come through that door. When I did open that door and walk though a playful, happy-to-see-me smile lit their faces. That smile always brought a smile to me too.

When I go to my quiet place I like to remind myself that Jesus is just on the other side of the door. He's knocking and waiting to be invited to join me. When he joins me His Spirit immediately washes over me. Like my babies when I entered their room, comfort, joy, and security are mine when He joins me.