I have set before thee an open door, and no man can have shut it, for thou has little strength, and has kept my words and has not denied my name”. Revelations. 3:8
The promise of Lord to the angel of church in Philadelphia is now repeated to every Christian who has a heart for God. Believers in the church of Philadelphia used the opportunities that God had given them and Jesus commented them for three things.
1.”they have only a little strength” ( not physical but spiritual). A true Christian should not be discouraged of that. In Philippians 4:13 Apostle Paul says” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.We also must say like that.
2.” They had also kept the word of God”. A believer who can go many years through this life and despite the attack of the enemy and can still keep the word of God, has done a great thing and won a mighty victory. God promised to them in
Revelation 3:10 “…..thou has kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation…..”
3. “ they do not deny the name of God “. Romans10:13 says,” For. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved”.
Open doors do not mean absence of problems or Oppositions. In fact they often go together. For example Paul wrote to
1 Corinthians 16:9”A great door and effectual is opened unto me ,and there are many adversaries “. When Jesus promised ,”I will build my Church “, He also proclaimed,”the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”. Mathew 16:18.
Building and battling go together. Paul was severely opposed till his martyrdom. But he was” preaching and teaching with all confidence.(Acts 28:31).A true follower of Christ has to face so many tribulations. But Jesus will break “ the gates of bronze for us”.(Psalms107:13-16)
The quality of The Lord is that He is faithful and just. He shows no partiality to anyone but He sees our heart ,knows our words and our actions. If we are faithful to His words and in the use of our time and talent, He will be pleased and reward us.
The open door refers to the door of Blessings and the door of Power. We become channels carrying blessings to others in need and we can manifest and experience supernatural signs and wonders and miracles in our lives.When we meditate on each word, believe it,claim it and act on it a door opens that no man can shut.So each word is a key to the locked doors.
Jesus is always at the door of our heart, knocking to let in His miraculous power, His immense strength,mercy,goodness and love. The enemy is also crouching at the door of our heart and minds. It is the word we have stored in our hearts and release with our mouth will act as a salt repellent to repulse the tentacles of the leech of sin, that could suck up our hope,vitality and our confidence in the Lord (Psalms119:11)
Prayer
Lord, Jesus, thank you for the open doors which no man can shut. Thank you for the keys (the word) to open the doors. We love you Jesus.
We ask in Jesus name ,Amen
Sol.Gigi Jacob