Mid-week Devotional:
Week of November 3, 2025
My grandparents lived in town in a small house with 2 small bedrooms. They had an indoor bathroom with running water which to me was amazing for we had neither in our house on the farm. They had a small kitchen with a large stove, and another room where they ate and welcomed guests complete with a couch and 2 rocking chairs. The most vivid item I remember seeing in their home was a picture in my grandparents’ bedroom. The picture hung in a prominent position in their bedroom; on the wall at the head of their bed. In the picture, Jesus was standing at a door and knocking.
The title of the painting is Jesus Knocking. “The door represents the human heart or soul, which can only be opened from the inside. [And when you look closely at the picture you will notice that] there is no handle on the door [where Jesus is standing. Jesus will not open the door.] The individual must choose to open it.” (painting of Jesus knocking at the door)
The artist who created the painting was inspired by the words recorded in Revelation 3:20
Hear the Word of God.
“20 Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me.”
This is God’s Word for God’s people. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
My grandparents didn’t have a lot of pictures hanging on the walls in their small house. I remember thinking at the time why didn’t they hang the painting in their living area for others to see.
Looking back in time, I believe that my grandparents placed that picture on the wall at the head of their bed as a reminder…
that when they went to bed God would be there with them during the night.
I believe that when my grandparents awoke each morning the picture reminded them that God would be with them throughout their day for God is loving, merciful, and grace filled.
Remembering the painting in my grandparent’s bedroom of Jesus standing at the door knocking:
reminds me that each day is a new day with new beginnings.
I am reminded that God waits and never stops waiting for each of His creation to open the door of their heart and soul and believe.
I am reminded that each person is given the choice to open up the door of their heart and invite God’s presence into their life.
Today and in the days ahead may you hear the voice of God speaking to you and may you open up the door to your heart and soul to God’s loving presence.
Peace be with you.
AMEN.