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Mitchell W. Pezdek Jr’s Blue Skies and the Dove of Peace: One Man’s Journey to Find God is a book on finding faith in God and a testament to what happens when you answer with utmost faith when Christ knocks at the door. The promise of Christianity is not an empty one, but it is not an easy thing to achieve.
There is great tribulation, and there will be suffering. Yet, nothing good has ever come without trouble. As such, the journey to find God is seldom smooth, as Mitchell W. Pezdek Jr can attest.
The image of Christ knocking on the door in Revelation 3:20 is a powerful one. It is heavy with theological and spiritual significance. It is also a very simple and evocative description of the Christian faith that evokes anticipation, invitation, and connection. Being a Christian is not merely the idea of being on the “winning” team of the grand theological debate. It is a profound responsibility that befits such a divine burden.
Christ Knocks on the Door
As 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 will be with me.

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This is a clear and concise analogy of what it is like when Christ calls upon you to follow in his footsteps. Yet, the question that all prospective followers of Christ must ask themselves is: are they worthy of opening the door? If Christ knocks on the door, will he see a person of virtue or a person who is lacking?
The door may not be literal, but the knocking can be a spiritual experience that shakes you to the core.
Still, there is the question of what happens when you answer the door. When Christ knocks on the door, is it simply out of invitation for you to accept him as your Lord and Savior? Or is he merely holding out his hand to you so you may be saved?
Some may even interpret the knocking as a deeper call to explore one’s faith. Where most are simply believers, others are called upon to become disciples. Most Christians take Christ’s hand in the hopes of salvation, to be saved from the coming judgment, and there are others who hold his hand longer and actively engage in a lifelong relationship with Christ.
The door can also be seen as Christ’s invitation to the wider Christian community to see a church as a gathering of like-minded individuals and a haven for learning more about yourself and your faith. Through deliberate undertaking with the church, you open yourself to the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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Are You Worthy of Opening It?
Of course, at the end of it all, the question is one that should be glanced over quickly. The obvious answer is yes. You are worthy. Yes, you are worthy. Christ cannot ever be wrong, so when Christ knocks on the door, it is because he has found the person behind it worthy. You may question your worth, but you can never question his judgment–for there is no questioning it. Know that while you have faith in him, Christ, too, has faith in you.
And that is the greatest source of inspiration.
The core of Christian theology and belief is the principle of grace–God’s favor that is given regardless of merit. Salvation is not a prize, as some might say. It is not something that is gained or lost. It is a gift as free as the air you breathe. Everyone has access to it.
While being worthy is not a prerequisite to being Christian, humility is important. The spirit and willingness to recognize one’s own sinfulness and dependence on God’s grace is critical to answering Christ’s call in your hearts.
Christ knocking at the door serves as a powerful image, a reminder of the humility of God and the openness of the Holy Spirit. For a more personal and in-depth experience with faith, grab a copy of Mitchell W. Pezdek Jr’s Blue Skies and the Dove of Peace: One Man’s Journey to God by clicking this link here.
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