DAILY DEVOTIONAL – September 5, 2023 God Wants to Speak with You By David Wilkerson

God desires to speak to you as if you were sitting down to dinner with him. He wants to converse with you, heart to heart, on any and all matters.  The Bible says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20, NKJV). This verse often has been used when speaking to the unsaved. We speak of Jesus standing at the door of the sinner’s heart, seeking entrance. But, no! The context shows that Christ is speaking to the believer, those who are clothed in white apparel (righteousness), who have bought gold tried in the fire, whose eyes are anointed (opened), who are loved, reproved and humbled (see Revelation 3:15-19). These are repentant, holy people who want to know the voice of God. As I read verse 20 in this passage, three words leap out at me: “Open the door. Open the door!”  The Spirit of God spoke clearly to my heart, “David, the reason you haven’t heard me as I want to be heard is because your spirit is not wholly open to hear.” As I see it, this door represents a commitment, one that many Christians have not yet fully made. Most believers pray, “Lord, all I need is a little advice, a few words of direction, a quick reminder that you love me. Just let me know whether I’m doing right or wrong. Please go before me and open the doors.” However, Jesus answers us, “If all you want from me is direction, I can send you a prophet or a preacher. The problem is that you are missing me.” Jesus wants your closeness, your deepest emotions, your locked-up room. He wants to sit down with you, to share all that is in his heart and to talk with you face to face. Revelation 3 is a wonderful picture of this. It speaks of love and intimacy, of sharing secrets, of tender voices. When Jesus comes in, he brings food and bread, in other words, himself. When you feed on him, you will be wholly satisfied.