KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Who’s there?”
“Jesus”
“Jesus who?”
That’s a problem if you said, “Jesus who?” It’s no joke. Jesus wants you to know Him. He wants a personal relationship with you.
I let Him in in 1987. It’s been quite a ride. I’m glad He’s driving. Life can be tough, whether you are a Christian or not. We can go through the muck and mire of life with or without Him. I chose with Him. We can rest assured when we rest in Him.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4 NKJV
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NKJV
KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Who’s there”
“It’s Jesus. Let me in?”
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20 NKJV
What an invitation! To dine with The King; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And I get to walk with Him in between. Sometimes He carries me.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Psalms 23:2-3 NKJV
KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Who’s there?”
“Distraction, Fear, Doubt, Compromise, Selfishness, Willfulness, Love of Money, Greed, Lust, Pride, Anxiety, Anger, Unforgiveness…”
KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Who’s there?”
“Jesus.”
“Jesus? What are you doing out there? I already let you in.”
“You did. But I gradually got pushed out by all that other stuff you let in. Can I come in? I’d like to help you clean house.”
KNOCK, KNOCK…
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. I John 4:18 NKJV
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” Mark 8:36 NKJV
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT
© 2016 Rachael M Colby | Tattoo It On Your Heart
Love the photo you chose to go with your message!
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Thank you Pearl. It’s actually a photo of part of a painting I did years ago.
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Beautiful illustration Rachel.
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This one I especially like, Rachael. So many of my favorite scriptures you have interpreted so beautifully. Love you. Momr
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Thanks Mom. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. Love you too.
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