DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JULY 18, 2012
THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19
As ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Some come to us, and we can open the doors and the gates of heaven by revealing the truth of the Scriptures. Indeed, like Jesus, we hold the words of eternal life (please read John 6:68). For others, we see that wisdom is too high for them--they hate knowledge and do not choose the fear of the Lord. The gates and doors are shut to such a man or woman. Scripture is clear: "And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them" (Luke 9:5).
Yes, the Lord has given us, the true Church, the keys to the Kingdom of heaven.
Today, let us speak the words of eternal life and open up the gates for many to be saved.
