“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).
"Let's see what she says." He scanned the letter. "Ah. Well." He looked over his glasses. "Hello, Sam. Good to see you." The boys sat on the sofa, leaning forward.
Dear Brother,
This morning I was at my sewing machine when the bedroom door opened and whammed against the wall.
"She's back. She's back." Eyes wide, Carmen grinned.
"Who's back?"
"The angel lady." She flapped her arms, then ran ahead to the door. Sure enough, there stood Maria--her dress clean and her hair tidy. In her hand, she held the bag I'd stored the clothes for her children.
"Maria? How are you?"
"Good. I read the book you gave me." I nodded. "You know what it says?"
"Tell me."
"It says God loves me." She looked me in the eye. "Will you come to my village and tell them about Jesus?"
Oh, my. Thank you, Lord. At that time, my husband drove up and I introduced them. We set the time--next Thursday, we will go and tell the people about our Lord. We've passed through her village on our way to Cartagena so knew some of the landmarks she mentioned.
"Do you know the town theater? Turn left and it's the first yellow house behind the theater."
She handed me the plastic bag. It was filled with guavas and lemons. A gift that meant she accepted us.
Brother, I can tell you I was overwhelmed. But more than that, I'm excited about the invitation from Maria--an exceptional opportunity.
Pray for us as we go. I know the Lord is preparing the way and I want to be obedient to Him and not run ahead.
Love you, Because He Lives, Mary.
"Grandfather, that's all? Nothing else?"
He handed the letter to Timmy. "See for yourself." He showed it to Sam.
"You know what?" Sam said. "I like her letter. I feel like I'm there. I can hardly wait to see what happens."
"I know what you mean," Timmy said. "We're on a journey with Aunt Mary."
Grandfather smiled. "Glad to see you boys are enjoying the trip. Let's think about this as a trip in training."
"What is that?"
Well, first, you hear the knock, then open the door, and then invite the person in--"
"Like when Jesus knocks and we hear His voice? Then ask Him in?"
"Absolutely, son. Absolutely." He hugged his grandson and gave Sam a high five.
Kingdom Thinking. Just hearing the knock is not enough. I must choose to answer and open the door to My Lord. He comes in and promises to love me and never leave me. He knocks on your door, too. Won't you listen and invite Him in? He loves you.