Revelation Gives Us Insight into Jesus and the Truth May Surprise You
People view Jesus in different ways. To some he is judgmental and mean. Others think he’s a good teacher but nothing more. Some view him as their Savior. They say Jesus is loving and accepting.
To help us get an accurate view of Jesus, let’s look at what he says in the book of Revelation. He says he stands at our door, the door to our heart and to our home. He knocks. If we open the door to invite him in, he’ll enter and hang out with us (Revelation 3:20).
From this simple illustration, we learn three things about Jesus.
Jesus Is Respectful
First, Jesus doesn’t barge in where he’s unwanted or uninvited. He’s polite. He stands on the outside. He knocks. Though he could open the door and burst in, he doesn’t. He respects our privacy and our lives.
He wants to be our guest, but he won’t force himself into some place he’s not wanted. He’s patient. He waits for us to open the door and invite him in.
Jesus Is Responsive
When we hear Jesus knocking and open the door, he reacts immediately. He doesn’t tarry outside. Without delay, he comes in. When we’re ready for him, he’s ready for us. He doesn’t play games, though he could say, “You ignored me for years, and now I’ll do the same to you.”
That’s not how Jesus operates. As soon as we open the door for him, he enters. How awesome is that?
Jesus Is Relational
We experience community around a table sharing a meal. As this is true in the physical realm with people, so it is true with Jesus in the spiritual realm. When Jesus comes in, it’s to hang out. He wants to spend time with us, to eat meals with us.
He desires to be in a relationship with us. This is how it was in the beginning, at creation. This is how it will be at the end, in the new heaven and the new earth. And it’s how Jesus wants it now. He wants a relationship with us. That’s how we should view Jesus.
Jesus stands at our door, knocking. Will we let him in? All we need to do is open the door. It’s that simple.
Read more in Peter’s devotional Bible study, A New Heaven and a New Earth: 40 Practical Insights from John’s Book of Revelation.
Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity to confront status quo religion and live a life that matters. He seeks a fresh approach to following Jesus through the lens of Scripture, without the baggage of made-up traditions and meaningless practices.
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