Acts began with, "In the first book [Luke], O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach." Let's look at what Luke wrote in the book of Luke, "It seemed good to me also having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught."
Luke carefully wrote those two books in an orderly account so that we may see how Jesus began to do and teach, then the Church continued throughout the book of Acts! I don't know why Luke ended the book of Acts with this:
"Paul lived for two years in his rented house. He welcomed everyone who came to visit. He urgently presented all matters of the kingdom of God. He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open."
It seems like a good way to end all of the storms Paul went through doesn't it? He finally got himself settled down into his rented house. It is easy for us to settle ourselves into something comfortable with walls around us, secured. But Paul didn't do that even though he was settled down for two years! He kept proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance!
Are we too secured? Or are we keeping the door open to anybody to come in and go? Are our door open to anyone, even to someone weird? Push your door open for Jesus' sake.
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