Daily Scripture Threshing for Thursday, December 5, 2024
Today's Text: Revelation 3:15-22
Key Verse: Revelation 3:20 (NIV): "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
The quest for intimacy is a fundamental human desire, especially in a world plaqued by loneliness, isolation and emptiness. We all yearn for connection, closeness, and understanding with others. Our life is like a journey that requires vulnerability, openness, and a willingness to be seen and known by another person. However, intimacy is not just about physical closeness, but also about emotional, and spiritual connection. It's about sharing our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who cares about us, is touched by the feelings of our infirmities, and truly loves us.
With men, our quest for intimacy can be a lifelong journey, with its ups and downs, twists and turns. It requires effort, commitment, and a willingness to grow and evolve, have a sense of belonging and connection that can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. As we journey through life, we often find ourselves searching for these things. We search for meaning, purpose, and connection. We may feel like we're knocking on doors, seeking answers and guidance. But have we ever stopped to consider that someone who is able to quench our thirst is also knocking on our door, inviting us to experience intimacy and fellowship with Him?
In today's scripture, Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." He's not forcing His way in; instead, He's waiting for us to open the door and invite Him into our lives. When we do, He promises to come in, eat with us, and share in our joys and struggles. Have you been ignoring Jesus' knock on your door, or have you been too busy to notice? What areas of your life do you need to open up to Jesus, allowing Him to come in and fellowship with you? Why not seek how you can cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy and connection with Jesus in your daily life?
Action Steps: Take time to reflect on your relationship with Jesus. Are there areas where you've been distant or disconnected? Invite Jesus into your life today. Cultivate intimacy and connection with Him through prayer, worship, and scriptural meditation.
Quote for the Day: "Jesus is both our Savior and friend, who longs to share in our joys and struggles." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote).
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus' invitation to intimacy and fellowship. Help us to hear His knock on our door and to open our hearts to Him. May we cultivate a deeper sense of connection and intimacy with Jesus, and may our lives be transformed by His presence — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.
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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Proverbs 10:4-5, 12:24, 20:4; Matthew 25:14-30; and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15.
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With all my love and prayers,
Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.
Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)
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