A serene man in traditional robes with outstretched arms under radiant sunlight
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Standing at the Door, Smiling
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” — Isaiah 6:3
The Throne Room
The atmosphere was filled with his presence. Voices raised in worship and adoration. The worship band was taking a few minutes to just soak in the love of God. The chorus continued in the phrase Hallelujah, Hallelujah .. that’s when I saw a beautiful picture of Jesus.
He was standing in the throne room smiling and smiling and smiling and taking in every bit of love that was directed at him. I could feel his heart rejoicing in the moment, just soaking up the praise.
He Needs Love Too
It was then that I saw it. He needs our love too! God created us because he was lonely. He created us because he wanted children to share all the love he had. I’ve been in relationships with people who couldn’t receive the love I had for them. Isn’t having someone receive our love part of the joy?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.” — John 3:16
God wants a reciprocal relationship with us. He loves to be loved just as we do. The big difference is that he is perfect in his giving and receiving — without conditions. That is a strange concept for most of us.
If you feel yourself shying away from God because you are afraid that he is not happy with you, remember that he IS love. He created LOVE. He wants to give and receive LOVE. It’s not always about him tossing around the imperfections in your heart.
Nobody is perfect. Perfection will never happen.
As You Are
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
He wants to love you now, as you are now! Open the door of your heart and let him love you.
Reflection
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” — Revelation 3:20
Jesus is not waiting for you to be perfect before he draws close. He is already at the door. Take a moment today to simply open your heart and receive his love — not because you have earned it, but because he created you for it. Tell him you receive his love right now, just as you are.
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