Read Song of Solomon 5:4
Sometimes, Jesus knocks gently on the door of our hearts—and we don’t answer. We’re too distracted, too comfortable, or too tired spiritually to rise and open the door. Yet, how patient and loving He remains!
The verse paints a picture of Christ, the Beloved, reaching out His hand through the door when His bride would not respond. It’s a tender act of mercy—a Savior unwilling to give up on the one He loves. Though we have often ignored His call, Jesus doesn’t walk away; instead, He reaches further in grace.
The writer confesses the shame of resisting such love. “How could I have refused Him?” he cries. And indeed, how can we? Jesus has suffered for us, forgiven us again and again, and yet we sometimes shut Him out of the very heart He purchased with His blood.
But when His hand—the symbol of His grace—touches our hearts, something changes. What sermons, songs, and even good intentions could not do, His living presence accomplishes. Our hearts stir again with affection and repentance.
The love of Christ not only forgives—it awakens. He knocks not to condemn but to draw us back to Himself. His patience melts our coldness; His touch breaks our resistance.
Life Application
Is Jesus knocking on the door of your heart today—calling you back to prayer, surrender, or deeper love?
Don’t make Him wait. His grace is ready to open doors you have long kept closed.
Let His love awaken your heart again.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, my Beloved, forgive me for the times I’ve ignored Your gentle knocking. You have been patient when I was distant, loving when I was cold. Thank You for not giving up on me. Reach out Your hand once more—touch my heart, stir my soul, and awaken my love for You again. Keep me close to You, Jesus. Let my heart never grow cold or closed again. Bind me to You with cords of grace that cannot be broken. In Your tender name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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