Doors and Windows

Sermon Note

[Psalm 37:23] The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

God DELIGHTS in opening doors for the godly to walk through.

[Acts 16:6-9] Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. [7] Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. [8] So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas. [9] That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!"

The PRESENCE of an open door does not IMPLY you should go through it.

Does the door go against SCRIPTURE?

[Psalm 119:105] Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

God will NEVER give you an open door that goes against His Word.

[Proverbs 12:15] Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Does the door bring GLORY to God or you?

Do you have PEACE about walking through the door?

[2 Corinthians 2:12-13] When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. [13] But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn't yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him.

God usually doesn't EXPLAIN why a door closes.

[Proverbs 20:24] The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?