Opening Doors

In their preference for equality, my daughters prefer not to have men open doors for them. But separate from gender traditions, we all have moments we need that kind of help.

Last night my husband came home from a party where the attendees donated gifts for City Gospel Mission's Christmas Store. He asked me to come down and open the door for him so he could carry in the huge box of toys. He could have figured out another way, but it was a whole lot easier to have me open the door.

John the Baptist was a door opener for Jesus. Jesus could have opened his own door, he is the Master of the Universe. But it made a lot of sense to have John's help in preparing the people to hear the good news.

I enjoy opening doors for people, especially moms with strollers. At this time of year it's common to see someone with their hands full struggling with a door. Opening doors can be a simple kindness offered.

As Christmas nears we can also like John look for ways to open the door for Jesus into people's lives. Kind deeds coupled with a word about the coming Christ can bless the harried shopper or harrassed colleague. As you're out and about this season, look for door opening opportunities.