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When the Doors Are Shut

From: Young Christian: Volume 25, 1935

• 1 min. read • grade level: 5

“Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst” (John 20:26²⁶And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (John 20:26)).

When the disciples locked the doors, Christ knew He was sure of a welcome. He could not get their ear on account of the din and confusion that came through the open doors.

Closing the door to the world is opening the door to the Master. He is always passing by those doors that are wide open to all the frivolity and vanity of men.

Do not be afraid of shutting the door; it is the best invitation for the Master to enter.

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