Summary
This daily devotional podcast episode discusses the importance of trusting God's vision for the church and being aware that God opens and closes doors. It emphasises the need to ignore negative voices and focus on God's promises. The episode suggests seeking God's guidance and trusting his timing when faced with closed doors. It encourages listeners and readers to reflect on their own lives and churches and surrender any closed doors to God. Overall, the episode highlights the power of faith and obedience in fulfilling God's purpose for the church.
Introduction
Have you ever encountered negative naysayers in the church who try to convince you that God's vision for the church can never be achieved? They may insist that God has closed all doors, leaving no room for growth or progress. In times like these, it is crucial for the church to remain focused on walking through the doors that God opens, with courage and faith. We must recognise that the only voice that truly matters is his. It is God who opens and closes doors.
God Opens and Closes Doors
In Revelation 3:7-13, the church in Philadelphia faced a similar situation. Despite being a small and seemingly insignificant church, Jesus commended them for their faithfulness. He acknowledged that they had limited strength, yet they held fast to his Word and did not deny his name. Jesus then declared, "I have opened a door for you that no one can close" (Revelation 3:8a, NLT).
No One Can Close a Door God Has Opened
These words from Jesus hold a powerful message for us today. When God opens a door, no one can close it. It doesn't matter what the negative naysayers say or how impossible the situation may seem. If God has opened a door for the church, it is up to us to trust in his vision and step through it with faith.
Seeing with Faith not Fear
God opens and closes doors. However, it can be challenging to discern which doors God has opened for us. We may be bombarded with various opportunities, opinions, and distractions. In order to navigate through this, we need to seek God's guidance and ask him to help us see with faith instead of fear.
Listening for His Still, Small Voice
God's voice is often gentle and still, amidst the chaos of the world. As we listen for his still, small voice, he will calm our fears and ensure that we fulfil his purpose for our lives and for the church. It is through this intimate relationship with God that we can discern his will and
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