Doors are Flying Open

Knock, and the Door will be Opened.

Lately, it feels like doors are opening faster than ever before—not just any doors, but ones that lead to meaningful conversations about the bigger picture. Conversations about faith, purpose, and Jesus have been more frequent than I can remember.

Coming out of the Christmas season, it’s no surprise that Jesus has been on our minds. The holidays naturally inspire generosity and bring us closer to loved ones. But something feels different this year. We’ve seen His name honored publicly, like during the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame football game, where both teams openly gave glory to Him on national platforms like ESPN. Revivals are spreading across college campuses. Parents are witnessing their children on fire for their faith, which has sparked a self-reflection on their own spiritual journeys.

This past week, I’ve had more heartfelt conversations than ever before—breakfasts with men questioning what truly matters, lunches with those navigating challenging seasons, and meetings filled with deep prayers for our work and the year ahead. These moments have been raw and real, exposing the trials people are facing beneath the surface. These trials are leading them to seek what is lasting and true.

The amazing thing? I’m not a pastor. I’m a business professional, just like many of you. These conversations are happening in spaces like finance, marketing, and leadership—places we might not expect. But these open doors are a testament to what God is doing.

He is inviting us to step through these doors, to reach out to those who are searching for Him. The words of Matthew 7:7-8 remind us:

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Those who are seeking often find someone like you or me standing on the other side of the door. The question isn’t whether God will provide His truth and love to those searching; He will. The question is whether we will rise to the opportunity to be His hands and feet during this incredible time of seeking.

This calling isn’t limited to church walls. It could happen in your office, warehouse, store, or even your social media feed. God is showing us open doors—are we ready to walk through them?

Let’s prepare our hearts and recognize the opportunities God is placing in front of us. Let’s be ready to welcome those who knock.

Blessings,
Mark