You ever had an unexpected guest show up at your door? You’re sitting there in your favorite chair, probably with your feet propped up, halfway through a good book or a football game, and then—knock, knock, knock. You glance at the door, thinking, I wasn’t expecting anybody.

Revelation 3:20 says, “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.” Now, I don’t know about you, but if Jesus shows up at my door, I sure hope I’m not too distracted to let Him in.

The beauty of this verse is that Jesus doesn’t barge in. He doesn’t kick down the door or jiggle the handle. No, He knocks. Gently, patiently, He waits. It’s an invitation, not a demand. And if you’ll just open that door, He’s ready to sit down with you—not to lecture or scold—but to share a meal. To spend time. To be close.

Some folks think they’ve got to get their house spotless before they let Jesus in. They figure He won’t want to sit down if there’s some dirt in the corners. But let me tell you, Jesus doesn’t care if there’s dust on the shelves or if your life’s a bit messy. He just wants to be with you.

So, if you hear that knock today, don’t wait. Open the door. Let Him in. Because once you do, you’ll find that His presence makes even the messiest house feel like home.