RISE & SHINE · Monday, August 25, 2025

He Stands at the Door

☀ FAITH COMPASS

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.

JOHN 10:27 NLT

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

☀ MORNING LIGHT

Hey friends and family, picture your heart as an open door, ready for Jesus to step in. Life can feel like a locked gate sometimes, but He’s there, calling, “I’m here, let Me in.” His Gospel’s the key—He opened the way on the cross, inviting you into His friendship (John 15:13). Ever hear His voice in a quiet moment, like a friend’s call when you’re alone? That’s His love, knowing you, not asking for works but for your heart. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8 ESV). Like opening your door to a neighbor, your trust in Him can welcome others to faith. When did you feel Jesus knock lately? Who needs His Gospel to hear His voice?

☀ WALK IT OUT

Open your heart to Jesus’ friendship with these three ways to soar:

LISTEN FOR HIS VOICEPray, get into His written Word, trusting He’s near.

REFLECT ON HIS CALLWrite down a time Jesus felt close, like a friend, and let John 10:27 stir your soul.

WELCOME SOMEONESend a kind word to someone feeling shut out.

☀ QUIET PLACE

Jesus, thank You for knocking at my heart’s door. Help me share Your Gospel. “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me’” (Psalm 27:8 NLT).

☀ LEAVE A TRAIL

Tell us a story—when did Jesus’ voice reach your heart? Tag someone who needs His knock.

☀ GO FURTHER

Revelation 3:20; John 10:27; John 15:13; James 4:8; Psalm 27:8

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