More Than a Doorframe: Carrying Jesus into the World

“Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

Deuteronomy 6:9

When we read Deuteronomy 6:9, we often picture the doorframes of our homes as a place where Scripture can be displayed and where our families can be reminded of God's Word as they come and go; but what if we looked at this verse a little differently?

What if the “doorframes” of our lives aren't limited to the doors of our houses?

What if God is reminding us to carry His Word everywhere we go? Last Saturday, as we were set up to sell lemonade, I was staring at the door frame of our trailer and realized that the door frame I was looking at is a pathway to invite people in to hear the Scripture, share the gospel, and pray over them. We are called to love one another, and what a great avenue our business is for that.

Our cars have doors.

Our work trailers have doors.

Our offices have doors.

Our studios have doors.

Our classrooms have doors.

Our workplaces have doors.

Every one of those doors can become a reminder that Jesus goes with us.

We are called to keep His words close, to talk about them, teach them, live them, and allow them to shape the way we go about our everyday lives.

Imagine starting your day by opening the door of your car and seeing a Scripture verse. Before you begin driving, you are reminded: “This vehicle is not just transportation. It is another place where I can represent Jesus.” Imagine opening the door of your work trailer and seeing: “Lord, use my hands, my work, and my words today.” Imagine walking into your workplace and being reminded: “Let everything I do point someone toward You.” The doorframe becomes more than decoration; it becomes a declaration.

Every time we open a door, we have an opportunity. When someone steps into our car, what do they experience? When someone walks into our workspace, what do they feel? When someone comes into our studio, classroom, trailer, or office, do they encounter frustration and complaining, or kindness, joy, and encouragement?

The Bible tells us:

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Our lives are living invitations, and sometimes the small moments become the doorway where someone can begin reaching for Jesus; put Scripture where you will see it.

Perhaps your "doorframe" can literally be a Scripture verse. Place one inside your car door, on the door of your work trailer, near your desk, or by the entrance to your workspace. Write one on a small card and keep it where you begin your workday, not because the physical object has power, but because the reminder helps turn our hearts back toward God.

Perhaps your doorframe Scripture could say: “Jesus, use me today.” That little reminder can change the way we walk through the door. We carry the doorframe with us. Maybe the greatest lesson is this: We don't leave Jesus at home when we walk out the door. The doorframe of our home reminds us of whom we belong to. Suddenly, every door we walk through becomes an opportunity to reflect Christ.

Deuteronomy 6:9 reminds us to keep God's Word before us, but perhaps there is another beautiful way to think about it: let our lives become doorframes where people encounter the love of Jesus, for He goes with us.

So today, as you walk through your doors, remember:

You are carrying the message.

You are carrying the love.

You are carrying the hope.

And wherever God sends you today, may someone encounter a little more of Jesus because you were there.

“Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9

Maybe our doorframes aren't just places where Scripture is written. Maybe they are reminders of where Scripture is meant to go out into the world through us.