The Heavenly Visitor
Thos. Heath. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him… I. WHAT IS IMPLIED by the expression, "I stand at the door." 1. That Christ is outside man's heart. 2. That He is deliberately excluded. 3. That He is excluded in favour of other guests. 4. That notwithstanding He wishes to enter. 5. That He recognises our liberty to admit Him. II. BY WHAT MEANS HE MAKES HIS PRESENCE KNOWN. III. THE BLESSINGS TO BE ENJOYED BY THOSE WHO ADMIT HIM. 1. Reconciliation. 2. Communion. 3. Refreshment. (Thos. Heath.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. WEB: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.