Locked Door

2 Corinthians 12:9 My power works best in your interestOur rented condo at Ponte Vedra Beach seemed great - the view of the Atlantic Ocean was magnificent, king size bed comfortable, adequate kitchen, nice T.V., guest bedroom and a sunroom overlooking the ocean .There was one little glitch,which we discovered when our daughter, husband and son came to visit. Each time the guest room door was shut, it automatically locked. No turning or jiggling the handle would open that door.

There are times in our lives where we lock ourselves behind closed doors. Harboring hatred in our heart cannot be repaired unless we open the door of our heart and claim Romans 5:5 - allowing the Holy Spirit to fill our heart with love. We may live behind the locked door of pride or selfishness. No one can unlock this door from the outside…. It takes the work of the Holy Spirit to do this, and we must ask for His help. Bitterness and hatred are terrible doors to be locked behind, but,once again- these doors must be opened from the inside. Bondage to the destructive substances of drugs, alcohol or smoking can only be unshackled by God. 2nd Corinthians 12:9 addresses this very subject, when we read the words of Jesus- “ my gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your interest.” God is capable of barging in your locked door, but He won’t do this. He waits patiently outside the door of your heart, until the day you ask Him to help you unlock your burdens and allow Him in.

Remember the painting we have all seen - Jesus waiting at the door, hand raised, poised to knock ? If you look carefully, you will note there is no handle on the outside of the door... No, the door of our heart and our troubles must be opened from the inside. If you need help today, call on the power of God who created the universe . Unlock that door, and invite Him in to help, support and save you from your deepest troubles.

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Contributed by Sally I. Kennedyboca7565@bellsouth.net
Author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press