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“Why Do We Need Keys?” — Week 1
By Dr. Su Vining, Family Ministries
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven…”
(Matthew 16:19).
Of all of the scatter-brained forgetful things I do, losing my  keys is one of the most frustrating. I can’t tell you the number of times I have rummaged through a purse or delayed a departure due to missing keys. Keys are important. When Christ promised us the keys of the Kingdom, it was a significant gift. Think of all of the useful purposes of keys.
- They can connect you to a power source. They can turn a car engine, a boat engine, an automated vault door, or a variety of power sources. If you are like me, you need a substantial infusion of divine power.
- They unlock things. Your house door, a car, a safety deposit box, a post office box can all be unlocked with a key. All of us would love to unlock the Kingdom’s treasure.
- They can lock things. Sometimes, it’s not as much a matter of wanting to get in, as it is keeping harm out. You can lock a diary, a treasure chest, a two-way deadbolt, or your luggage. The second part of our scripture verse in Matthew reminds us that we may also bind things in heaven and earth.
- The word “key” denotes importance, such as, key people, key events, a keynote address, and key terms. The keys of the Kingdom are of utmost importance in the mind of Christ.
- They bestow honor. People are given the keys to a city, keys to a sorority or fraternity, and keys to a higher degree. Christ thought we were worthy of the keys.
- They show ownership or authority. The bank manager may be the only one with the authority to unlock the vault. We generally own that to which we have keys.
These keys of the Kingdom are useful and necessary for our Christian walk. They connect us to an unending power source that enables us to “loose” and “bind.” They grant us the honor of being called the sons and daughters of the Most High God with authority over the enemy.
It’s a dramatic scene when I lose my car keys, but none of us dare lose the keys of the Kingdom.
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