“I will give him the keys to the house of David- the highest position in the royal court. When he opens door no one will be able to close them; when he closes door no one will be able to open them” - Isaiah 22:22 (NIV)
Once I had a meeting where I looked forward to an interview and hoped to make a great presentation that I hoped would open doors for me. But was delayed due to traffic. Unfortunately by the time I got to the place I found the time of the meeting had elapsed and I was no longer welcome. I felt down for losing out.
However, as I walked back feeling low, I recalled a brother who had once shared with me, that when God closes a door he opens up a new one. Look at the life of Moses. Eagerly he wanted to take a lead and liberate the children of Israel but the time was not right and he had to flee from Pharaoh. A door closed. Later at the right time he goes back to Egypt and is victorious.
Sometimes doors are closed because it not God’s will even after we crave an object of our desire. A request for a job promotion maybe denied because you have no idea what you would have got yourself into if the wish had been granted. There are cases when the timing is not right as we see in the life of Moses. In some instances God is pointing us elsewhere.
Whatever are your circumstances if you find a door locked, just remember this: it is not like God has forsaken you. Actually what you may consider as a door closing could be leading you to an opportunity. Like in that case, later I found abundant opportunities elsewhere. One door closing. So many others opening.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that where I find a door has closed I know there is one which is opening.
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29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 All day“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27)
One of the most moving Christian song ever written is, “Its well with my soul!” To hear it sung in cathedrals, concerts or at funerals, always leaves many with goose bumps. It has uplifted many through the most difficult of moments, soothing their weary spirit.
It’s coming into being in many ways show how God so often uses difficult situations to bless so many. In 1871 Horatio Spafford, was one of the wealthiest lawyers, based in Chicago. He was also a devout Christian, along with his wife Ann, and their four daughters. But early in 1871 came the Great Fire of Chicago that destroyed Spafford’s sizable investment.
Devastated from the loss, Spafford, seeking to recover, two years later, decided to go for a holiday in Europe. But at the last minute he was detained by business, letting Ann and his four daughters to proceed, hoping to join them. No sooner had they left when the ship in which they were had an accident and sank within minutes. All the four children drowned, though Anna survived.
Spafford on receiving the news decided to go and pick up Ann. As he got to the spot where the ship had sunk, in his despair came the words that have brought respite to so many, through generations. “When peace like a river attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul... Let this blest assurance control That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well...With my soul..
It is well, it is well with my soul.”It is said as Ann saw her daughters going down, she said, “God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand.” And, indeed, “It is well with my soul” was God’s gift to all of mankind through a tragedy.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of heaven, sometimes through tragedies, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the moment; but as the song goes, whatever the difficulty may be, “Its well with my soul” for you are with me, no matter! This I pray in Jesus’ name!
