Sarah stared at her front door in blank dismay. Somewhere on her round of errands her house key had disappeared. Now, with still more that must be done that afternoon, she frantically searched through her handbag again. No key.
Hurrying to her neighbors, she borrowed as many keys as she could in the hope that one would fit her door. Not one of them did.
Finally someone asked if she had tried the door handle. In a spiritless voice she replied, "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 that wants 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 Savior, but the door is not only unlocked but stands wide open, with a warm invitation to enter.