A lady had been away from home in the afternoon, and upon her return, discovered that she had lost the key to her door.
She thought to herself, How unfortunate! and time is pressing. She went to three neighbors and borrowed as many keys, in the hope that one would fit. But not one of them would do.
Finally someone asked if she had tried the latch. She replied in a spiritless voice, “No, but I will.” She did, and found that the door had been unlocked all the time, and walked in.
What a good illustration this is of the anxious soul, in his desire to approach God. He stands outside, with his mind full of doubts and fears as to his welcome. He believes there are many things in the way before he may see the Saviour, when really the door is not only unlocked but stands wide open, with a cordial invitation to enter.
ML 03/17/1940