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

 At the end of this month, thousands of children (and some adults) will be knocking on the doors of people’s homes with expectations of receiving candy for Halloween. Some neighborhoods welcome these youngsters and freely give out candy, while other neighborhoods shun this activity and keep their lights off and doors locked. I’m sure those closed doors will be a reminder for them not to go by their house ever again.

 Luke 10:1-12 gives an account of Jesus who sent out 70 people into neighboring cities to heal the sick and proclaim “The kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:9). His instructions were for them to carry nothing, but the clothes on their backs and the people who receive them will furnish food, drink, and fellowship. But for those who didn’t receive them, they were to wipe the dust off their feet and leave the city with the message, “Nevertheless, know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you”.

 But I say to you, that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city. Luke 10:12

 Sodom was a city of people who lived in purposeful sin and ignored God’s call to obedience. God destroyed that city with fire and brimstone, taking the lives of every resident. In Jesus’ own words in Luke 10:12, He described how awful it will be for those residents who rejected Jesus Christ.

 Jesus Christ is still knocking on the hearts of people today, seeking forgiveness of sins, sharing His love for all creation, and most of all desiring to have a personal relationship with everyone. Have you been rejecting God’s call to surrender the locked door of your heart to God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross? He is knocking and at some point, He will stop. Don’t delay his call. Receive Him today through this prayer of faith:

 Dear God, I am a sinner. I believe in Jesus Christ, that He made payment for my sins and rose back to life 3 days later. I ask Jesus to come into my heart, forgive my sins and save my soul. I commit my life to you now and every day. In Jesus name, Amen!