God's Glory Church

“I have not closed the door to you.” —Revelation 3:8

When I moved to a new school near a big city, the head teacher assigned me to the lowest-performing English class. Before that, I worked at an inner-city school with great test scores, excellent grades, and even a principal’s writing award. However, the door to the “best” literature class in the new school was closed to me, because the headmaster decided that I was not suitable and not ready.

The church in ancient Philadelphia would have fully understood such failures. A small and modest community; her city has experienced earthquakes in recent years that have left behind great destruction. In addition, believers faced satanic opposition (Rev. 3:9). Such a neglected church had “little…power”, however, the resurrected Jesus said: “You have kept My Word, and you have not turned away from My Name” (v. 8). That is why God “did not close the door” to the church (v. 8). Indeed, “what He opens, no one will shut, what He shuts, no one will open” (v. 7).

The same applies to efforts in service. Some doors do not open. At the same time, God really opened the door for my literary activity for Him, allowing it to reach an international audience. A closed door will not hinder you, because Jesus said: “I am the door” (Jn. 10:9). So let us enter the door He opens and follow Him.

What doors has God opened for you? How is your ministry and life thriving while you wait for Him to open the door?

Dear God, if the door is closed to me, help me to turn to You and follow You.

Author: Patricia Raybon