Two doors.
Two thrones.
Both the doors are hinged. Both the thrones are filled.
One door stands open while the other is closed. One throne exalts a King, while the other extends a royal invitation.
You must keep your eye on the Man to distinguish between the two. For you see, He is present in all four instances.
You can visualize the first door when you are quiet enough to notice. Bolted tightly, the ancient grainy timber and weathered iron hardware are familiar. It’s your door—the door of your heart. You’ve locked it securely and bolted it from entry.
Yet, there is Someone outside your door, and He captures your awareness. Persistently, tenaciously, and relentlessly, He taps on the door because He needs something. The hour is late, but His desire is urgent.
Suddenly, your perspective changes, and you realize you stand behind this door. Although you can no longer see Him, you know the continual knocking is His. As you creep toward the entry, you hear His voice clearly saying, “Behold! Pay attention and take note. I desire, and you have what I need.”
Indeed, He has the wrong door. He is the captivating King of all. What need could lie in the heart of this One who owns it all?
“I’m not here by mistake, my love,” He responds as if reading your thoughts. “I know you; you are the one I’ve chosen. You’ve captured my heart, and I’ve come for you. Open to Me, My darling, My dove, My perfect one. I’ve asked the Father for your hand.”
How long has He been there? How long will He linger? And while you hesitate, He whispers again, this time speaking of a throne. “Come sit with Me,” He beckons. This Prince who sits at the right Hand of God now stands before your door, insistently and incessantly bidding you to come away with Him.
Wavering though you are, you believe His invitation. You recognize Him as the Beloved, steadfastly wooing you of His desire for you to be His bride. His voice tremors to say that has always been His desire.
As you slide the bolt to open the door, His eyes meet yours, and you’re enraptured. His every word is full of sweetness, and He is wholly desirable. You can lean on Him, knowing His desire is for your best.
Within moments, He motions toward the second door. Standing wide open, it is the gateway into the heavenlies. As long as your door remained bolted, you could not see this impressive, unrestricted entryway. Now, it is open wide.
And through that door, you see the second throne: setting stable and secure, dwelling in unapproachable light. The authority of every kingdom, the jurisdiction of every domain, is settled and immovable here. And you have been invited within as a tender bride of the Son, not merely a subject. You’ve arrived in time for a wedding — your own.
Even so, come Lord Jesus.
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Based on Revelation 3:20-21; 4:1-2; Song of Solomon 4:9; 5:2-5,16; 6:3; 7:10; 8:5; John 17:24
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