Let's Make A Deal

“And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” (Genesis 4:6-7 KJV)

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:9-10 KJV)

Years ago, before there was “Deal or No Deal” there was a game show on television called “Let’s Make A Deal” with master of ceremony Monty Hall. He would present to the contestants chosen from the audience an opportunity to select a prize he would offer them (sometimes cash, sometimes items) or they could select a mystery prize hidden behind one of three doors. The temptation of the unknown was overwhelming. Sometimes the mystery prize would be far greater than the original offer, sometimes it would be a Mexican burro with a load of sticks. Regardless, the people would have fun playing the game.

We, as well, have two doors from which to choose. But this is no game show. There is a great deal to lose if we choose incorrectly and a great deal to gain if we are right. God makes no mystery of His divine offer of salvation, nor does he disguise the damnation of sin. God tells Cain, “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted?” Cain was given a second chance to make his heart right with God. He chose the sin at the door.

Christ offers Himself as a door to God that will bring about eternal life and life more abundant.

How about you, friend? Which door will you select?

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18 KJV)