The QB Magazine - Jan/Feb 2020

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Knock, Knock, Knocking… On Which Door? PS ALLAN QUAK | NORTHSIDE EVANGELICAL CHURCH The scenario is a familiar one; as is the testimony. Samantha is a sinner. She comes to a point in her life where she needs to change—but she is not sure why. Later in her spiritual journey, someone explains to her that it was Jesus knocking at the door of her heart. Inevitably they turn to Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and The The scenario is a familiar one; as is the testimony. Samantha is a sinner. She comes to a point in her life where she needs to change—but she is not sure why. Later in her spiritual journey, someone explains to her that it was Jesus knocking at the door of her heart. Inevitably they turn to Revelation 3:20 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. This verse is often interpreted as a powerful image of the need for transformation, and the calling of Jesus to repent. Asking Jesus into our heart … opening the door … it is certainly a response that can be called for when we understand the

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