Humility
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
The everlasting God stands outside the door, waiting for us to let Him in. He is almighty and could just force His way in if He wanted to. But God never forces His love upon anyone. If we could just convince people that Christ is seeking their temporal and eternal welfare, every door would be open at the first call of His voice! Many are so engrossed with material things, their minds are so occupied with dollars and partying, with pleasures and profits, with having the praise and friendship of the world, that they have no place for Christ in their lives. Others think they just do not need Christ, even if they have room for Him. Even some who like to think of themselves as Christians have not opened the door of their heart and life to Christ. They say that it is all right to be religious, but that one can also be just a little too religious. The devil delights in such Christianity.
Why does Christ want to come into our lives? The reason He came from heaven was as He Himself explained, "To seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10) He brought forgiveness of sins and salvation by dying for our sins in our place, thus fulfilling the perfect justice of God. The Bible says of Jesus, "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
Where Christ comes into the heart He does not bring sadness and gloom, but there real pleasure and gladness begin. "I will come in to him, and dine with him, and he with Me," Jesus says.
Lord Jesus, I humbly confess I need You, and open the door of my life and my heart to Thee. Be with me eternally. Amen.