He stands at the door...

Jesus said, "I stand at the door and knock."

Why a door, and not a gate?

A gate is semipermeable...the openings allow for bidirectional communication, while the bars keep us from exposing ourselves fully to what is on the other side.

A gate is precautionary. It allows some interaction while it is shut, but at a very minimal level. You can shake hands through a gate while still maintaining a certain distance from the person on the other side.

Jesus does not want to be merely greeted at a gate. He wants to be invited in. To eat with us... to share in our lives... to change our hearts, our minds, and our souls... from the inside, out; not from a distance.

So, He used the analogy of a door.

A door is either open or shut. It's in or out. It's all or nothing. It's yes or no.

A door is full exposure; entry is full disclosure.

He could kick it down, but he's not that type. He politely knocks. He could demand entry, but He prefers to ask.

Have you felt His knock? Have you heard His voice?

If you haven't yet, won't you open your door to Him, today?