In the unsettling letter to the church of Laodicea, Jesus Christ portrays Himself standing at the door and knocking, as seen in Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. This imagery reflects a call to readiness and relationship, emphasizing that those who hear His voice and open the door will share in intimate fellowship with Him. A similar scene appears in Luke 12, where Jesus commends servants who are watchful, highlighting the importance of vigilance and spiritual readiness for His return, whenever it may occur. This readiness is not about observing with the eyes but involves an internal state of being vigilant and prepared to spend eternity with Him. The condition for this fellowship in Revelation 3:20 hinges on hearing His voice and opening the door, while in Luke 12, it also includes watching, both pointing to the same approach of maintaining a close relationship with Christ. Failing to hear His voice can result from becoming spiritually dull or deaf, neglecting the relationship, or being swayed by the world's voices, making His voice seem foreign. Success in hearing and responding to Him at the door depends on consistent attentiveness and familiarity with His voice throughout one's journey. A parallel in the Song of Songs further illustrates this dynamic, where the Shulamite hears her Beloved knocking but hesitates due to self-interest, revealing a flaw in her commitment. Though she eventually opens the door, her delay shows that her love for Him does not surpass all else. This underscores the necessity of prioritizing the relationship with Christ above personal comfort or distractions to be truly ready when He stands at the door.

In the context of biblical imagery and history, the sound of trumpets carries profound significance. For many, it evokes the longing to hear the trumpet that heralds the return of Jesus Christ, signaling the end of man's misguided rule influenced by satan, and the cessation of the pain inflicted on humanity. Biblically, in Israel's history, the trumpet often served as an immediate warning of imminent war, death, and destruction. It also recalls the intimidating blast that grew in intensity as the Ten Commandments were about to be given, and the commands in Numbers 10 where the sound of a trumpet directed the movement of tribes. Furthermore, there is a revealed insight among God's Family that a final trumpet will be blown, marking a critical moment of change and judgment, though the world remains unaware of the utter devastation that awaits until that sound is heard.