Faith That Moves
Answering the Knock
Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025
Scripture Reading: “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.” — Revelation 3:20
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” — James 2:17
Reflection: Let’s be honest, most of us hear Jesus before we answer Him. We feel a nudge to reach out. We sense that someone needs encouragement. We think of a name out of nowhere, someone who’s been on our heart.We recognize the knock. But instead of opening the door, we freeze like we’re not home. We tell ourselves, “I’ll do it later.”,“What if it’s awkward?”or “I’m not the inviting type.”But here’s the truth. Faith that doesn’t move… isn’t faith. And invitation in any form is one of the simplest, most powerful movements of faith we can make.
But before Jesus ever sends us out to invite others into church, He first invites us into obedience. Invitation isn’t just asking someone to a service.
- A Markan disciple invites through bold action.
- A Matthean disciple invites through organization and planning.
- A Lukan disciple invites through compassion and care.
- A Johannine disciple invites through deep conversation and presence.
There isn’t one method of invitation — only one mission, Say “Yes” when Jesus knocks.
Obedience is the invitation God extends to you. People are the invitation God extends through you. Don’t measure the outcome just honor the knock. Because the knock is holy.
Consider This: Right now, pause and ask, “Jesus, whose name are You knocking with today?”
Write that name down. Don’t wait for the perfect moment — create one. Send a message, extend an invitation, ask how they’re doing, offer prayer.
Prayer
Jesus, I hear You knocking. I confess that I’ve ignored You at times — not because I don’t love You, but because I’ve been afraid. Today, I open the door. Give me courage to invite in the way You’ve wired me. Help me trust that I don’t need the perfect words — I just need a willing heart. Use me as Your open door today. Amen.