Two Doors

Two doors, which one will be opened?

Which one will remain closed and locked?

Sin, deceitful and crafty, crouches at the door.    

The LORD God warned Cain concerning sin.
God instructed Cain to master sin. (Gen. 4:7)

Another knocks at the door.  Jesus, victorious over sin, says if anyone hears His voice and opens the door, He will come in and dine with him. (Rev. 3:20)

Jesus directed His disciples to watch and pray-to avoid falling into temptation. (Matthew 26:40-42, Mark 14:37-39, Luke 22:39-46)

In the wilderness, Jesus conquered the temptations dangled before Him with the powerful truth of Scripture. (Matt 4:1-11)

Jesus told a parable that illustrates a wise man builds his house on the rock;
the wise man hears and puts into practice the words of Jesus (Matthew 7:24).

A nugget of truth is conveyed in the book of James:

Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.  Come near to God and He will come near to you. (4:7)

Each soul must endeavor to master the sin that waits to lure our mind and heart into its deadly trap.

Two choices remain.

One choice embraces sin and reaps death.
One choice submits to Jesus as Lord and reaps life.

Which door will be opened?
Which door will remain closed and locked?

Gracious Father,

Thank You for the choice Jesus provided through His ultimate sacrifice, to rescue us from the slavery of sin.  Father, strengthen us through Your Word, Your Spirit and the sweet communion of prayer.  Help us to be watchful, to recognize sin and flee quickly from its influence.  Give us courage to teach others about the good news.
In the precious name of Jesus,
Amen.

Michelle Oliver

Stephenville, Texas