This past Sunday, with many unprepared statements,
we felt the Holy Spirit revealed our moment to us. With
many prophetic statements, none of them bigger than
“this is a time of Open Doors.” For me it was an
indication of a powerful opportunity to advance into a
new environment. A couple further considerations-
1. An open Door does not necessarily mean a geographic shift
but an opportunity to take advantage right where you
are. Paul writing to the church at Corinth makes this
statement in I Corinthians 16:8-9 but I will tarry at
Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual
is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. In
essence Paul is saying I’m writing to you because I
can’t be there in person due to the fact that a great
big and powerful opportunity has presented itself in
Ephesus and I’m going to milk it for all its worth.
For some, in this season you are stepping into an
opportunity to really make significant advancements
right where you are. For Paul it was ministry of the
gospel. For many it will mean the same. Where you
have been struggling to get ministry moving, it’s
about to start flying. For others, it will be where
you’ve been hidden in the background, in some manner
of speaking unseen in your contribution. The door is
wide open and it will be undeniable in the level of
influence and anointing you are steeping through to.
Over all, this will show itself in church at
gatherings, at work and even at home. That’s right
a Great big powerful door has come to you.
2. The disclaimer:
this word really resonated last night at midweek service- The open door carries with it adversity. Your advancement will require you to remain focused; don’t let distractions detour you from the moment. Initially you may feel the tension at work, home or even church, but embrace opportunity that this controversy affords. Remember crisis will do
for you what you could never do for yourself. So as you step through, quench all the
fiery darts with your faith.
3. The Lord said to me that the door would bring uncertainty in strategy
and direction but faith would define the way. In John 3:8 The wind
bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but
canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every
one that is born of the Spirit. For me it means we will see the
effects of the wind and feel it, all the while being uncertainty of
the destination of its movement. In this Open Door moment-
simply trust the wind. We often speak about God abiding in us-
but now the emphasis will be on abiding in Him. Lay back and
enjoy the ride.
4. This word came to my sprit last night- In this Open Door moment many
are going over the edge. It will feel like things are being turned upside down
but actually there turning right side up. It will be a season of much repentance
and turning to Christ for many. Jesus said, John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any
man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The
door is leading you to new nourishment and safety from the past threats. God is
fine tuning your ears to His voice. You’re about to sense the more for you than
those that are against you. Freedom is your open door, run, run, run!
5. Finally- The open Door is going to mean new experiences.
Most of us spend more time dreaming of what the Kingdom lifestyle is
supposed to be, rather than experiencing it. In this season, many are
stepping into prophetic fulfillment, power presentations and revelation.
Your labor of love, your steadfastness, your determination not to faint is
being rewarded with a door no man can shut. Why? Because no man
has opened it, our Father has and our Father is greater and stronger
than any.
So let us get up from this ending and embrace the season of new beginning. As we pursue, we will overtake and recover all. This word means something different to everyone but has something for everyone your moment has arrived and it is in the form of an open door- step in.
