“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you gave keep my word and have not denied my name.” Revelation 3:8
Sometime was can become so disappointed because a door has been closed in our lives. We can be e pest something to come, but it only passes us by. I get so discouraged when these things happen, sometimes it’s difficult to trust that God knows better than I do.
I have been saving money to go and see my son. I was so excited that I almost had enough. And then my vehicle decides to take a dump. Yes, I was so discouraged I sat down and cried “Are you Kidd me right now.” I had to use the money I was saving for a down-payment on a vehicle.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks their getting ahead and then the doors shuts. “Well, that didn’t happen the way it was supposed to. Ok, so why did the door shut, “Was a just having more bad luck? Did God shut the door because He has something bigger planned? I prefer to stand on the latter – something bigger is planned for me.
I always think “when will things work out for me,” During those low moments in life. Being discouraged, disheartened, and stuck in a rut, it is sometimes tough to see beyond the door that just closed.
Waiting for God to move in our lives is difficult, especially when our desires have not been met. It is so tempting to just give up after the first, second or even third shut door. But in reality we know we have to persevere until the correct door is made known to us.
Hebrews 10:35 says, a closed door doesn’t mean that it’s over. On the contrary, it means that God is getting us ready for something bigger, better, and greater than before.
“Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward. For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise. In a very little while, he who comes will come, and not wait.” -Hebrews 10:35-37
You have come to far to back down and quit trying. Don’t let closed doors bother you. Keep moving forward. Remember where you are right now in only temporary, it is not where you are going to remain.
God use’s everything you have gone through for good, and to move you closer to Him. God used Goliath to strengthen David. And He will use your closed doors ti strengthen you.
No matter what your you are facing, don’t give up. Try again, and reach higher, think bigger, Pray bolder.
Trust God, even if you can’t understand what’s happening in your life. Continue to seek Him, and He will shed a light that can lead you show you to the open door. God is here for all of us. If we wound give Him a chance.
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