Revelation 3:7 (NIV)
7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:
These are the words of him who is holy and true, who
holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts
no one can open.
Jesus is the keeper of the gates of paradise, and before
every believing soul He sets an open door, which no man or devil will be able
to close. What joy it will be to find that faith in Him is the golden key to
the everlasting doors. My soul, do you carry this key close to you, or are you
trusting in some dishonest locksmith who will fail you in the end?
Pay attention to a parable of the preacher, and remember it.
The great King has made a banquet, and He has proclaimed to all the world that
no one will enter except those who bring with them the fairest flower that
blooms. The spirits of men advance to the gate by thousands, and each one
brings the flower that he esteems the queen of the garden; but in crowds they
are driven from the royal presence and do not enter into the festive halls.
Some are carrying the poisonous plant of superstition, others the flaunting
poppies of empty religion, and some the hemlock of self-righteousness; but these
are not precious to the King, and so those carrying them are shut out of the
pearly gates.
My soul, have you gathered the rose of Sharon? Do you wear
the lily of the valley on your lapel constantly? If so, when you arrive at the
gates of heaven you will know its value, for you only have to show this
choicest of flowers, and the Porter will open and without a moment's delay, for
to that rose the Porter always opens. You will find your way with the rose of
Sharon in your hand up to the throne of God Himself, for heaven itself
possesses nothing that excels its radiant beauty, and of all the flowers that
bloom in paradise, none of them can rival the lily of the valley. My soul, get
Calvary's blood-red rose into your hand by faith, by love wear it, by communion
preserve it, by daily watchfulness make it your all in all, and you will be
blessed beyond all bliss, happy beyond a dream. Jesus, be mine forever, my God,
my heaven, my all.
Thought for today:
Can my life open the gate ?
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