God’s Open Doors - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2024

Bible in a Year : Numbers 1-3, Mark 3

See, I have placed before you an open door.
Revelation 3:8

Today's Scripture & Insight : Revelation 3:7-11

At my new school near a large city, the guidance counselor took one look at me and placed me in the lowest performing English composition class. I'd arrived from my inner-city school with outstanding test scores, excellent grades, and even a principal's award for my writing. The door to the "best" writing class in my new school was closed to me, however, when the counselor decided I wasn't right or ready.

The church in ancient Philadelphia would've understood such arbitrary setbacks. A small and humble church, its city had suffered earthquakes in recent years that left lasting damage. Additionally, they faced satanic opposition (Revelation 3:9). Such a disregarded church had "little strength, yet," as the risen Jesus noted, "you have kept my word and have not denied my name" (v. 8). Therefore, God placed before them "an open door that no one can shut" (v. 8). Indeed, "what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open" (v. 7).

That's true for our ministry efforts. Some doors don't open. With my writing for God, however, He has indeed opened doors, allowing it to reach a global audience, regardless of one counselor's closed attitudes. Closed doors won't hinder you either. "I am the door," Jesus said (John 10:9 kjv). Let's enter the doors He opens and follow Him.

By: Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray
What doors has God opened for you? How does your ministry and life flourish when you wait for His openings?

When doors close to me, dear God, may I turn to You, the Holy Door, and walk where and how You say to go.