A few days ago I posted about the OPEN DOOR mentioned in Revelation 3:8. At that same time, as I delved deeper into the meaning of the words in the original language, I was given a paraphrase of the passage in Revelation 3:7-13 that had a great deal of meaning for me. It felt like God's voice directly to me speaking about some issues I was facing and questions I had about my work life in particular. What a blessing to be given such a direct answer to my questions!
The summary of the message was simple. Cheryl, the door is OPEN. Don't hesitate to step through, the prize on the other side is meant for YOU!
Yesterday, as I was preparing to post the page about Jesus stilling the waves on the sea, I was reminded of this paraphrase, and decided the message belong in my Bible, on the back of the picture of the open door. You can see the result in the picture above. The private message is printed on a hidden panel attached with washi tape on one side and a velcro closure (hidden behind the heart) on the other, but the summary of the message is on the visible side of that panel. (NOTE: This only works because it is attached to an insert page. Please do not try adding a velcro closure to a delicate Bible page!)
It reminds me of the importance of stepping through the open doors God sets before me with gratitude and praise. And I find myself thinking of my blog readers. What open doors has God set before YOU?
Father, today I am so grateful for the open doors you've set before me! Thank you for the courage you give to step through each one, and the opportunities and blessings you give! Father, I think in a special way of my blog readers today. What doors have you opened for them? May they be filled with your courage to step through those doors you've set before them, and experience the peace that you give that is not dependent on circumstances. Thank you, Father, for your guidance, for the wisdom and strength that you give to see us through the tasks you give us each day. I love you, Father.
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