As we enter the month of December, we are made aware of the coming of Christmas, the birth of Christ, our Lord and Savior. Jesus came with the key in His hand. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Mt. 28:18) He has opened the gate of heaven to all who believes in Him. The door was opened for all of us long, long time ago, and it still remains open today. How is that so? It is because at the threshold of the narrow door there stands a cross. It was on that cross that Jesus died for us. He had no sins of his own; He bored our sins and iniquities in His own body. He accepted the judgment which our sins justly deserved on his own innocent person. That is why the door is open. Consequently, any sinner may now enter the inner sanctuary of God's presence, and do so with confidence, “by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,” therefore, “let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith”. (Heb. 10: 19-22) Many of you may have wandered for many years in the byways of aimlessness. But now you may set your feet on the freeway which leads to glory. Christ is the holy living one, who died and rose again. He has the keys of death. For He alone has the power and authority to open and shut the door. “What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.” (Rev. 3:7) Won't you give your life to Christ today while the door is still open? Second, Christ also provides us the opportunity of service. After we have gone through the door of salvation, we must go out through the door of service to look for others and even in the words of Jesus, "compel them to come in." Openings for the spread of the gospel were many and great in our times. Macedonian calls are being heard from all over the world. "Come over... and help us." What then should be our response? We should be committed to world evangelization. Of course, not all of us are called to be cross-cultural messengers of the gospel, but we must have a part in this endeavor, especially by our prayers, gifts and encouragement, to ensure that the open doors are entered. In addition, we must always be concern for the community in which our church is situated. In this mission, all of us must participate. Evangelism is not the prerogative of the pastors or staff. It is not the hobby of a few followers. It is a duty resting upon the whole congregation and upon every member of the church. Jesus has opened many doors, and we must make sure we go through them. The key belongs to Christ; the choice is ours to make. Won't you commit yourself to bringing someone to Christ during this Christmas season? That's one of the best gifts you can offer to Christ Comments are closed.
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