“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”—Revelations 3:20
The New Testament city of Philadelphia was strategically
located on travel routes between Rome and the east, which made it an important
conduit for Greek culture and language. The church there received an exciting
opportunity when God planned that the region would become known for a new
export—the good news of Jesus Christ.
For the loyal church at Philadelphia, this was a tremendous blessing. In Revelation 3, Jesus Christ acknowledged the congregation’s deeds, which means they must have carried out their work with diligence and dependence on the Lord. The body also followed God’s Word and didn’t deny His name, despite opposition from “the synagogue of Satan”—the worldly people who also inhabited the city. “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens: I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet; and to know that I have loved you. Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth” (Revelations 3:7-10).
We all desire that the Lord give us His best for our life—in our vocation, finances, service, and spiritual growth. So we must build a proven record of faithful obedience, as the Philadelphian church did. When we serve God with loyalty, humility, and diligence, He will open doors for even greater blessings and opportunities.
For the loyal church at Philadelphia, this was a tremendous blessing. In Revelation 3, Jesus Christ acknowledged the congregation’s deeds, which means they must have carried out their work with diligence and dependence on the Lord. The body also followed God’s Word and didn’t deny His name, despite opposition from “the synagogue of Satan”—the worldly people who also inhabited the city. “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens: I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet; and to know that I have loved you. Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth” (Revelations 3:7-10).
We all desire that the Lord give us His best for our life—in our vocation, finances, service, and spiritual growth. So we must build a proven record of faithful obedience, as the Philadelphian church did. When we serve God with loyalty, humility, and diligence, He will open doors for even greater blessings and opportunities.
The opportunities that you will experience in the coming days
will produce far greater good because of the positive choices that you make on
an every day basis. Recently, a prophetic
word was released by Rick Joyner, Senior Pastor of MorningStar Fellowship
Church, in part that said, “Even a small
decision to do what is right in the sight of the Lord could spark a great
revival. A subtle turning in the direction toward the Lord by a nation can begin
a Great Awakening.” The
prophetic word released over America by seasoned women and men of God have
stated that the one thing that will save America is a “Great Awakening.” I
personally believe that every nation needs to be awakened to be able to respond
to their door of opportunity.
What happens in the natural realm is an indication
of what is happening in the spiritual realm.
Countries all over the world have experienced record droughts. Over and over again, we have heard reports on
how dry it has been over much of American and other nations of the world. This is true in the spiritual realm as well. However,
instead of criticizing people and churches for the dryness—look at it as an
opportunity for the Holy Spirit to create a little spark and a little breeze to
create great fires of revival to begin to blaze. Catch
the vision—prepare and see the opportunity.
Ask the Lord to show you how you
should prepare for your opportunity, and thank Him that you recognize your door.
Prayer—Father I thank You for my
door of opportunity and I ask You to show me how I should prepare for my opportunity
and how to recognize it, in Jesus Name. Amen.
