Revelation 3:20. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
Salvation is not merely a religious concept or a future promise of heaven. It is the eternal redemption from the power of Satan, sin, and hell, and the present possession of eternal life in Christ. Salvation is the beginning of a new life in the kingdom of God, where Christ becomes the center, and His power, love, and grace define our existence.
To fellowship with Christ is to live daily in an intimate relationship with Him. It is not merely about imitating Jesus or trying to follow His commands and live a moral life. Fellowship is about enjoying Him, experiencing His presence, and allowing His life and power to work in us and through us. It is not about us doing something for Him but about Christ living His life through us, giving us strength, guidance, and joy.
Scripture warns us that there is one who constantly tries to break our fellowship with Christ: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Satan is the one who blocks unbelievers from seeing and experiencing the grace of God, which is the gospel of Christ. The minds of unbelievers are covered by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). Their hearts are filled with jealousy, hatred, worries, and selfish ambitions, preventing them from perceiving the truth.
Tragically, many believers also think and live like unbelievers. They may maintain an outward appearance of godliness, but do not experience the actual power of the gospel in their daily lives (2 Timothy 3:5). Satan cannot take away the eternal life that believers possess in Christ, but he can steal the joy of walking with Christ. He distracts believers with worldly concerns, filling their hearts and minds with the things of this world. These things choke the Word of God, preventing it from growing and making it fruitful (Matthew 13:22).
This is why, whenever the Word of God is proclaimed, it is essential to bind in Jesus’ name the power of the evil spirits that try to blind our minds. We must actively resist the devil’s schemes that attempt to block us from receiving the Word and enjoying fellowship with Christ. At the same time, we must pray and ask God to give us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we may know Him better. We need God to enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we may understand the hope to which He has called us (Ephesians 1:17-18).
Scripture also warns us that in the last days, all sorts of deceptions will keep people from hearing and accepting the truth: “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10).
Satan works tirelessly to block the path of fellowship with God. People end up believing lies instead of the truth, falling into traps of deception. The world is driven by the devil’s instruments of deception: false religions, empty philosophies, corrupt ideologies, and worldly cultures. As a result, people live lives disconnected from the gospel of grace, seeking answers in things that cannot save them or satisfy them.
Satan’s temptations are real and sometimes seem irresistible: “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). The devil may appear as a religious leader full of grace and kindness. He disguises himself with good works, intellectual knowledge, and an impressive outward character. Since the beginning of time, the devil has deceived countless lives, leading them into destruction while appearing to offer something good.
For this reason, we must continually expose the identity and the activities of the devil, the father of lies. We must shine the light of the gospel through our lives so that people may see the difference between truth and deception. We must continue to pray for those who are weak that they may receive the unconditional love of God and the truth revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. Only the light of the gospel can break the chains of deception and open the way to true fellowship with God.
Remember, God is not demanding something from you. He is not asking for your efforts or sacrifices to earn His favor. He wants to be with you. He desires fellowship with you. He delights in sharing life with you. As Jesus promised, He has come into you and is living with you. He wants to have a feast with you every day (Revelation 3:20). He invites you to enjoy the abundance of His kingdom for His kingdom work, here and now—not just in the afterlife.
The schemes of the devil will not prevail over you any longer. Christ Jesus will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemy (Psalm 23:5). He will strengthen you and fill you with His peace and joy. So come to His table every day. Spend time with Him in prayer. Listen carefully to His voice through the Word. Open your heart to understand His desires and His love for the world.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for wanting me in Your presence. Help me not to be deceived by the evil one. I desire to enjoy Your fellowship more than anything in this world. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.