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"He
that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
And
to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is
holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no
man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
I
know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can
shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not
denied my name."
Rev. 3:6-8
When
God opens door, no man or devil can shut. This demonstrate the sovereignty of
God!
It's
a spiritual door granting us access to a new level, new dimension, promotion,
increase...
Three
things that church believed in and held on to:
1.
The Word of Jesus Christ
They
held onto the Revelation about The Word.
As a
disciple of Jesus, they kept the Word (John 8:36)
2.
Not denied the name of Jesus
The
Lordship of Jesus. Evidently Jesus was their Lord and the one they worshipped.
Today
there is not a spirit of anti-god but anti-Christ
There
is only ONE way to God - Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (Jn. 14:6)
3.
The patience of Jesus
Perseverance
& patience (as Jesus) in times of adversity
God
allows us to go through certain things.
At
times He provides a "Escape" (deliverance) route and at times He
allows us to "Endure" (discipline)
Doors:
Doors
can be PULLED (spiritual attraction) towards you or can be PUSHED (spiritual
effort).
Communion with God through prayer and the Word help us to know and discern the doors which God opens. Prayer is the PULLING and the PUSHING in the spiritual realm.
Faith in the Word of God - Faith in the name of Jesus and the power twins of Faith and Patience (perseverance) takes us through every circumstances in life.
Faith opens the door and patience (perseverance) keeps the door open!
Different
types of doors:
A)
Door of revelation and instruction - Rev. 4:1
B)
Doors of faith - 1 Cor. 16:9
C)
Doors of utterance - Col. 4:3
D)
Doors of ministry - 2 Cor. 2:12
E)
Doors of opportunity - Rev. 3:6-8
3
ways to know an OPEN DOOR is from God:
The
Door that God Opens Will Never Contradict His Word
The
Door that God Opens Will be Accompanied by Confirmation
The
Door God Opens Will Require You to Depend on Him
