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Who’s Knocking?

CONSIDER

When you hear knocking at your front door, what is your first thought? You likely wonder who’s there. Is it someone you know, a neighbor, or a delivery person?

In yesterday’s Scripture reading, we discovered Jesus knocking on the door of our lives. Who is this Jesus? For some, this may seem like a simple question. Whether easy or more challenging, it's worth our time to take a deeper look.

Today, we'll examine three remarkable attributes of Jesus in Revelation 3:14.

SCRIPTURE

The Amen

When we say “amen” at the end of a prayer, we are declaring, “Let it be so.” When Jesus says, I am “the Amen,” He’s saying, you know the power you stamp on the end of your prayers, that’s Me. I’m the One working all things out for your good and my glory.

Faithful & True Witness

Jesus’s words in the rest of this passage are words of correction and instruction. The church of Laodicea believes they are wise, but they're missing the mark. They need the testimony of Jesus, the Faithful and True Witness, to show them what is good and what is not.

When we neglect time with Jesus, we are prone to miss the mark too. Time with Him sharpens our discernment so we can accurately determine what is valuable and true.

Beginning of God’s Creation

Jesus was with God in the beginning. He’s seen it all. He knows the story of the world. He holds the original blueprints of God’s creation. He’s seen the plans for our lives and holds the map for humanity’s entrance into eternity.

In many ways, the church of Laodicea was following the world’s plans. If we keep Jesus out, we will easily do the same.

In many ways, we long for people to “knock on our door.” Choose us. How does it make you feel to consider Jesus knocking? The Amen, the True and Faithful Witness, the One who was there with God at the beginning.

CONNECT with GOD

What stands out to you when you read today’s Scripture?

Ask God to help you live out anything He is revealing to you.

DIG DEEPER

Write down the three attributes of Jesus covered in today’s devotional. Under each one, write down the places you need to believe Jesus is who He says He is.