Monday, November 21, 2011

What2Say2Day? This morning's devotional came from Revelation 3:15-22. The author of the devotional decided to focus on verse 20 (Listen, I am knocking at the door...) and had a nice devotional based on opening the door with great expectations because we never know who may be knocking; it just might be Christ. I read the passage and (as often happens) came out of it with a different point of view. The passage has Jesus speaking to a few churches and telling them (paraphrasing) "You think you're all that, but let me tell you that you are nothing, worthless. But, let me come be with you and I can make you rich in the things you should be rich in the things that matter." (Remember, please, this is just my interpretation and not meant to rile anyone.) This reading speaks to where I see things in our communities today. There are a few, who seem to be a majority, that act as though they have it all - money, homes, nice clothes, high-paying jobs, etc. Then there are those, more of whom is in the real majority, who barely have, are hanging on to very little, or have nothing; or seem to have nothing. The latter group, my friends, are those with whom I would rather be. These are the people who realize there is more to life than material belongings. Jesus tells us in this passage from Revelations that we shouldn't fool ourselves into thinking we are filled with the riches of the world because without him in our lives we actually have nothing of true value. So, yes, when we hear his voice and he comes knocking at the door, open it, let him in, and enjoy all the riches his love can bring.

1 comment:

  1. I do not have all the stuff I ever wanted. I used to wonder how to get the stuff others had. I know there are people that want the stuff I have.
    And whether that stuff is material or not, to desire it more than one should is being covetous. That is the danger. That's the stuff that will "deafen" us to the beckoning of our Lord.'nuf
    Peace

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