Christ Knocking at the Door

Christ Knocking at the Door is the only window to be moved after its original installation. The window, like the others, was designed by Joseph Victor Llorens and it was installed in 1945 in the original prayer room, which was located off the narthex on the courtyard side. With architectural changes made in 1955, the window was moved to a new prayer room, where it is seen today. The window was inspired by a world-renowned painting entitled, The Light of the World by William Holman Hunt, which depicts Christ knocking. While many have interpreted the painting to be Jesus knocking at the heart, to allow him in for salvation, Hunt intended the painting to be Jesus knocking at the door of an obstinate mind. In that painting, the outside knob missing, and it must be opened to Jesus from the inside by the person. With Hunt’s original intent, how might Jesus be knocking at your obstinate mind?

As you prepare for this week’s sermon, I encourage you to spend time in Revelation 3:20. Reflect upon these questions: 1) How is Jesus trying to get your attention 2) What do you need to do to allow the space to hear Jesus? 3) What would it mean for you to open the “door” for Christ to come in?

Rev. Sherri