Come in We're Open

Knock, Knock…Who’s There?

Ever wonder where humor comes from? Imported or domestic, it’s always enjoyed. The Bible is replete with stories involving humor. A boy named David strikes a giant named Goliath with a stone from his sling, then uses Goliath’s sword to cut off the giant’s head! A prophet of God is taunted by a group of impudent youths, and the prophet sends in a few grizzly bears to maul them! One prophet decides that he doesn’t want to do what God asks and in return God sends a great fish to swallow him and carry him to his appointed task.

God has a unique sense of humor that is demonstrated throughout the Bible. Recall the most feared man in Palestine by the Christians? Remember King Nebuchadnezzar? God made him eat grass like a cow and his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird. Recall how God changed Paul and he became the most effective evangelist in the world? While in the city of Philippi once, Paul and Silas were falsely charged, then beaten, then they were thrown in prison. Locked in the inner cells with their feet in chains, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God. About midnight a powerful earthquake shook all the cell doors open, and shook everyone’s chains loose! The jailer was afraid the earthquake had let everyone escape and he was responsible. Thinking suicide, the jailer drew his sword, just then Paul called to the jailer from his cell; “Hey Mr. Jailer man, come on in, we’re still open for business! Ya ‘wanna’ have a little karaoke sing along with us?” [Paraphrased of course].

What Paul really said was, (Acts 16) “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer was so surprised—the earthquake, the open doors, the prisoner’s chains loosened, and the prisoners still in their cells! He asked Paul about his faith and then asked, (Acts 16:30) “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” What happened next is simply incredible and shows God’s unique sense of humor. Your homework is read Acts 16; it will warm your heart and bring you such joy.

Knock, Knock…Who’s There? Jesus

Jesus who? Jesus Christ, your redeemer…

Christ knocks at the doors of our hearts, but we don’t always answer. If you leave the door to your heart open to God, you won’t need to worry about hearing Him knock. (Revelation 3:20) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in and join him.”