A weathered door lock still functions on the often-painted front door of an historic church in Hyde County, NC. Generations of worshippers have entered this sanctuary via this very door; offering gratitude, worshipping, seeking hope, searching for direction.

As I reflected on this door’s history, I realized that God will open doors for those who seek Him. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 2:12 (NIV) “…the Lord had opened a door for me…”. Matthew 7:7 (NIV) states: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you…”.

Note the action verbs: Ask; Seek; Knock. God loves us. He guides us. He offers us grace. He also expects us to do our part. We must ask, seek, and knock. It is then that He will “open the door” to possibilities.

Jesus himself says in Revelations 3:20 (NIV): “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in…”.

Listen, Jesus is knocking on our doors. There are many opportunities for us, for a better life, for peace, for joy, for contentment, for everlasting life. There are avenues to serve, to allow God in. It is up to us to turn the knob, to open the door, and enter into a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

I Found Him…as I placed my hand on an historic door lock as thousands have done before me.