THE KEY
From the NIV Bible:
What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
(Revelation 3:7)
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 16:19)
Have you ever kept knocking on a door because you were sure it was the one God wanted you to walk through? You prayed, waited, and tried again. When it stayed closed, you wondered whether you had missed your chance.
Jesus told the church in Philadelphia that He holds the key of David. They had little strength, yet they had kept His word. Jesus saw their faithfulness and placed before them an open door that no one could shut (Revelation 3:7–8).
In Matthew 16:17–20, Jesus entrusted Peter with the keys of the kingdom after Peter confessed that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Later, at Pentecost, Peter proclaimed Jesus and called people to repent and be baptized (Acts 2:36–41). The same Jesus who holds the key entrusted Peter with a responsibility.
You can trust Jesus with the door you’re waiting on and ask Him to help you notice the opportunities He’s already given you. It may be as simple as listening to someone who’s discouraged and, when the moment comes, sharing how Jesus has carried you through a difficult season.
Something to Ponder! 🤔
What door do I need to trust Jesus with, and who might need to hear about Him from me today?
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