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When That Door Stays Shut (and Just Won’t Open), What Do You Do?

Battles of the Mind · August 1, 2018

WhenGod closes the door

Sometimes when doors we expect to open are closed [and even locked], we think it is the enemy’s handiwork but what if God closed the door? What if it is not where He wants you to go?

Have you wondered why some doors aren’t opening in your life?

Sometimes ministers of the Gospel try so hard to enter a certain region but the doors won’t open. They keep banging on closed doors; years roll by, frustration enters, funds are exhausted, even some relationships are destroyed, health is affected, no progress, same spot, no impact because that’s not your assigned location.

The faith-walk certainly is no cake-walk.

I have seen situations where many powerful men and women of God are convinced that the struggle in a particular region is just part of the process they must go through. In some cases, that is absolutely true but please be led by the Holy Spirit. Some folks have spent decades struggling in places not ordained by God for them instead of moving on to the allocated territory.

A great example of doors closed by the Holy Spirit is in Acts 16. When the Spirit of Jesus didn’t allow Paul and his crew to enter Bithynia, they went on to Troas. Although the Bible does not tell us how the Spirit of Jesus didn’t let them enter the region but it shows us that by divine orchestration, even if we want to enter a place, we can be prevented by God.

What did Paul and his team do (or not do)?
They did not persist that the door must open. They were sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

It is in your “moving” that God reveals the next assignment.

Paul and team went on to Troas. It was in Troas that he had a vision about Macedonia. Some doors are closed for your own good. There are some places that the Holy Spirit won’t let you enter. Accept it, don’t fight it and keep moving.

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Pastor Belinda

Pastor Belinda teaches God’s Word daily to the nations. She is a British-born trailblazing visionary, author, international speaker and founder of Persistent Faith Ministries International. She often uses Biblical principles to give solutions in everyday living and business sectors. Connect: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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  1. Hannah says

    August 17, 2018 at 5:36 AM

    This brings much needed balance Pastor Belinda! We can’t automatically interpret every resistance as demonic. Discernment is so key!

    • Pastor Belinda says

      September 3, 2018 at 9:20 PM

      Absolutely. We must discern and understand the times. It is imperative we know what to pursue and when it is time to move on.

  2. Noyo Edem says

    August 3, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Amen. So true! May we know those doors God has opened unto us and may we enter into those doors in Jesus name. Amen.

    • Pastor Belinda says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:28 PM

      Amen and Amen. May we recognize them immediately in Jesus name.

  3. Joy says

    August 3, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    True! When we relentlessly try to intervene in God’s timing, onr thing we can be surr of us frustration!
    Acceptance of God’s ordnance is where our peace lies

    • Pastor Belinda says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:27 PM

      Amen, that is true. Walk in His will and let God be God.

  4. AAA says

    August 3, 2018 at 8:36 AM

    What do you do when God did not shut the door but demonic forces and you have fought and fought but to no avail ?

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