Master Key

Isaiah 22:22 (ERV)- “I will put the key to David’s house around his neck. If he opens a door, no one will be able to close it. If he closes a door, no one will be able to open it.”     The other day I was cleaning out an old jewelry box and came upon an oddly shaped key. It looks like an old brass skeletal key but it is flattened and has odd markings. I do like to collect odd metal pieces to make jewelry, but I didn’t remember where I got this unique key from or why it wasn’t with my other collectibles. I thought about what it might have once fit; what type of door or special lock it opened. My mind took an adventurous turn and I even thought that perhaps it was a ‘Master’ key that could open or secure many different locks.
     When Jesus left this world after his resurrection he promised the gift of the Holy Spirit that would always abide with and within true believers. We are so blessed that the Holy Spirit not only guides us, but provides us with the ‘Master’ keys to so many situations. His loving care, comforting ways and protective nature are evident in how he opens fortuitous doors we don’t even see and closes off areas that might be limiting or dangerous. He warns us about distractions and detours that could throw us off track. His keys are priceless and specific. His keys are uniquely fashioned for us and when we do not use them properly or misplace them, he is not angry but quick to help us retrieve what is lost.
     Our God is the Master and his keys help us to maneuver the course of life as we listen to the instructions, directions, warnings, guides and helps provided by the life that Jesus lived and the influence of the Holy Spirit. The keys come in many dimensions. Sometimes the keys come as thoughts when we are studying; dreams when were are meditating; conversations when we are listening and visions when we are praying. God gives us the keys to open great new ventures and keys to lock down and lock out predatory things that try to devour our progress. We must be diligent for when he places these keys within our grasp and to use them wisely. Do not let important keys lay dormant, get rusty or fall into the wrong hands.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Be blessed. Rev. Dr. JoAnn