The Key

"He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."
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There are times in our spiritual journey in which we reach an impasse in the natural. It would seem that there are no easy solutions or answers for the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Human nature compels us at these times to dig deeper and try to come up with solutions in our own strength. Yet, the Spirit of God compels us to draw from the pool of wisdom that can only come from Jesus.

He is the One who holds the keys to our future and to every circumstance that has a need. At times, He even orchestrates the events in our lives to be such that human reasoning and rationale will not suffice. These are the enigmas that can only be unlocked by the supernatural keys of Jesus.

In the natural, it doesn't feel like a blessing to be in such a position. And yet, it truly is. God appears when all other help fails. With Him comes wisdom, knowledge, and strength. This is how we learn firsthand that God can do all things. Experientially, this is how we become stedfast in our walk with Christ.

There are times when we need doors opened for us and there are times when we need them to be closed. Jesus holds the keys that both lock and unlock. The book of Revelation says, "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of Him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts, no one can open" (Revelation 3:7).

Keys represent power and authority. Jesus is the Only One qualified to receive the title deed to the kingdom and that is exactly what God gave to Him. He bought back ownership of the earth, which Adam had forfeited to Satan at the fall. Jesus' keys hold redemption and restoration of all things.

In the Old Testament, when God's presence travelled in the Tabernacle of Moses, there were two doors: the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. Later, in the book of Revelation, the Holy Place that John sees is a throne room. He writes, "And I beheld in the midst of the throne...I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God [the sevenfold Holy Spirit] who have been sent [on duty far and wide] into all the earth... and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands" (Revelation 5:6;11).

The second door is the Most Holy Place. Again, John writes, "And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from His power" (Revelation 15:8). The second door  enters into a place where God illuminates the space around Himself, filled with displays of His glory and power.

There are times in our lives when we need a fresh vision of Jesus and access to His Holy Place. This comes through thanksgiving, praise, and worship. Almighty God is seeking people who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. This communion with God is intimate fellowship and a direct union.

There are other times when we need access to God's Most Holy Place. Entrance into the Most Holy Place only comes after we have totally submitted to the righteous law of God that never changes. True worship emanates through complete reverence. It is our attitude that truly enters into a worship that is pure.

This is the place where only God dwells. It is not the place where we seek blessings or power or healing. It is where we come to God for God's sake. We approach Him; we worship Him; we bow before Him; and we enjoy Him. Then comes revelation.

All the wisdom and knowledge we will ever need can be found in the revelation God gives to us. The book of Colossians tells us that in Jesus "are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3). The combination of faith and knowledge will make our souls rich.

Knowing God means loving God. Loving God means worshipping Him. Worshipping Him means moving beyond our thoughts and emotions to connect our spirit with His. There is nothing more thrilling or liberating or empowering than this.

Jesus holds the answers for every one of life's issues or problems. Actually, He is the answer. He is the One who brings peace and joy and comfort. In Him are wisdom and knowledge and insight. He has the power and authority to do all things. If your circumstances linger it is because God will do whatever is necessary to bring you to a place where His fullness of life dwells.

He loves us with abandon and always views our lives through the prism of mercy. If you have a need today, run to Him! Dwell in His presence. Truly, Jesus is the Key!


"Ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
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