God's Tokhang
"Tok" is the abbreviated version of the Bisayan word "Toktok" or knock in English. "Hang" is the abridged word for "Hangyo" or "implore" in English.
In the Philippines, there's this nationwide police operation wherein policemen would go and knock on the doors of identified drug pushers and addicts and implore them into surrendering and giving up their ways. Those who turn themselves in are rehabilitated and promised assistance to start a new life. Those who refuse will have only themselves to blame later on.
This is a good illustration of God imploring sinners to repent and be reconciled to Him! God, through the Holy Spirit, comes to us and knocks on the doors of our hearts, beseeching us to repent and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation.
In John 16:8, we read this about the Holy Spirit: "...He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment"
In Acts 17:30, it says: "...God...now commands all men everywhere to repent..."
In 2 Corinthians 5:20, we read this about God's messengers: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God."
Anyone who comes in faith, trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ will be a new creation in Him endowed with all the enabling grace to live a new life. Those who refuse will have only themselves to blame for their judgment.
My friend, God has identified us all as sin-pushers and sin addicts but God is knocking at the door of your heart right now. He is imploring you to come and turn yourself in and trust in the Savior for salvation. Will you heed God's Tokhang in your life right now?
