I was invited to minister at a conference the other day. As I stepped out of the podium, my host approached me and immediately handed me an invitation for a future event with them. He said, “You’ve done well, sir. You’re already booked for the next edition of this conference.” I’d handled an open door effectively.
Friend, you need to understand the mystery of open doors. God is the door opener and the way maker (Revelation 3:7-8). But you need to know how to access the doors He opens and how to keep them open. Favour can bring you before great people, but wisdom determines whether you’ll stand and last on that platform (Proverbs 22:29).
Not all open doors are divine; some are satanic traps to truncate destiny – you need discernment (1 Corinthians 16:9). You need to distinguish God’s work from the devil’s counterfeits (2 Corinthians 2:11). Never ignore the Spirit’s impressions at critical junctures (2 Corinthians 2:12-13).
Paul wasn’t carried away by open doors. He checked his spirit, had no rest, and sought answers through prayer and introspection. Appearances can be deceiving (2 Corinthians 11:14-15). As your season changes, your wisdom should increase (Proverbs 4:7).
God’s grace brought David before Saul, but he acted wisely (1 Samuel 18:14). Esther got favour from the eunuch and followed instructions precisely (Esther 2:20). Avoid folly, which can ruin opportunities (Ecclesiastes 10:1).
Some doors lead to others. Handle each open door well. God tests you with small doors before opening bigger ones (Genesis 41:9-14). Appreciate small doors, maximise them, and you’ll attract more opportunities. Treat small clients, jobs, or platforms with excellence. Your next big break is in today’s small one – don’t take it lightly!
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church