Not Every Open Door Is Your Door

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The waiting season is often the most challenging period of a person's journey. The temptation to escape it at any cost can be overwhelming, as every opportunity that presents itself seems like the perfect answer to your longings. When you are waiting for a life partner, every man may look like a husband material, and every lady may appear to be the favor you prayed for. When seeking a job, every offer may seem like your breakthrough. When struggling financially, every means of making money may feel justified. However, discernment is crucial. Not all opportunities are divine provisions. Some are mere distractions. It is in these moments that you must pause and seek God's direction, for He sees beyond the thirst of the moment.

The hunger for immediate relief can blur the vision of destiny. A starving man may see poison as a meal if desperation takes over. Likewise, some doors that seem open are not necessarily meant for you to walk through. God’s plan often requires patience, and what seems like a delay might be His strategic preparation for something greater. Emotional intelligence must be developed and surrendered to the Holy Spirit. Testing every opportunity against God's will ensures you do not settle for less or walk into avoidable battles. The temporary fix may cost you more than the current discomfort, leading to stagnation, regret, or an existence far beneath God's intended purpose for you.

Paul and Silas understood this mystery while in prison. Their chains broke, and the doors flung open, yet they did not run. To an ordinary man, that open door was an escape route from suffering and oppression, but in the realm of God, it was a doorway to a higher calling. If they had fled, the jailer would have perished, and an entire household would have missed salvation. They discerned that the greater door was not the one leading out of the prison but the one leading into ministry. Sometimes, what appears to be deliverance is actually a test. What looks like a breakthrough could be a detour from destiny. It takes a heart aligned with God to recognize when an opportunity is a setup rather than a step up.

Not every open door is your door. Some opportunities, though appealing, are mere distractions from the greater picture God has in store. Rushing into them can limit your destiny, reduce your relevance, or throw you into unnecessary struggles. Always seek divine clarity before taking a step. What seems like stagnation might be strategic positioning for something bigger than your eyes can see. Be careful not to trade long-term greatness for short-term relief. Pause, pray, and discern because not all that glitters is gold, and not all open doors are yours to walk through.


Reference: Act 16 v 16-40

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