Share the Cup 1

Revelation 3:20 (NLT)

When I first began dating Peggy her father had a little joke he liked to play on visitors. When a person would arrive at the house in the evening he would turn off all the lights quickly and pretend he wasn’t home. It was obvious he was at home, but there was a moment or two where a person was left out on the porch knocking on the door wondering if the door would be opened.

Fortunately, that is not the case in our relationship with Jesus. Not only does Jesus welcome everyone who comes to him, he is anxious to be in the company of us.

Our 10/2 Grow devotions usually link to the New International Version (NIV) of the bible, but today’s passage uses the New Living Translation (NLT) because of the specific wording used. What does Jesus say about himself? What will he do if we open the door?

This passage tells us so much about our Lord. He is the one seeking us at this time. He is the one who knocks, who is trying to establish that connection and relationship with us.

But we are the ones who are supposed to open the door. Jesus does not force himself on anyone, but makes himself eagerly available to be in companionship with anyone who will welcome him. We must open ourselves to the grace of Jesus.

And when we open ourselves to the grace of Christ, he will enter our hearts and make his home with us. We will not be left alone or left expecting an arrival that does not come.

The meal that Jesus will share with us is a meal of abundance. It is a blessing of incredible goodness that will fill us up spiritually. We will no longer feel an emptiness or a loneliness any more. And Jesus joins us not as Master and Lord, but as a friend. He is there to be that companion and helper in all things.

Our time of Holy Communion is an opportunity to open the door for Jesus. He has already given himself for our redemption. Now he desires to be in our company, to be welcomed into our hearts where he may live as a constant and eternal friend.

DAILY CHALLENGE: How can you open the door for Jesus?