We have been in revival this week with Rev. John Johnson, Associate Pastor at Parker's Chapel FWB Church.  What a blessing these meetings were to my heart.  As a preacher, I spend my time in the word of God regularly, but it does not take the place of hearing the word of God preached.  I just pray that our people were as challenged as I was.  Something that Bro. John said that really stuck with me through the week was "God is the God of an open hand not a closed fist".  So many see God as this harsh dictator that is just waiting for us to mess up so He can punish us.  That is not the God we serve.  God wants a relationship with us.  Jesus says in Rev. 3:20 that He is standing at the door knocking wanting to come in and fellowship with us.  It is up to us to open that door and let Him in.  Do you have that fellowship?  If not, open the door today and let Him in.  It is a decision you will never regret.