This past Sunday, with many unprepared statements, we felt the Holy Spirit revealed our moment to us. With many prophetic statements, none of them were bigger than “this is a time of Open Doors.” For me it was an indication of a powerful opportunity to advance into a new environment. A couple further considerations-

1.             An Open Door does not necessarily mean a geographic shift, but an opportunity to take advantage right where you are. Paul, writing to the church at Corinth, makes this statement in I Corinthians 16:8-9, “But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” In essence, Paul is saying I’m writing to you because I can’t be there in person due to the fact that a great big and powerful opportunity has presented itself in Ephesus and I’m going to milk it for all its worth. For some, in this season you are stepping into an opportunity to really make significant advancements right where you are. For Paul, it was ministry of the gospel. For many it will mean the same. Where you have been struggling to get ministry moving, it’s about to start flying. For others, it will be where you’ve been hidden in the background, in some manner of speaking, unseen in your contribution. The door is wide open and it will be undeniable in the level of influence and anointing you are stepping through to. Overall, this will show itself in church, at gatherings, at work and even at home. That’s right, a great big powerful door has come to you.

2.            The disclaimer: this word really resonated last night at midweek service- The Open Door carries with it adversity. Your advancement will require you to remain focused; don’t let distractions detour you from the moment. Initially, you may feel the tension at work, home, or even church; but embrace the opportunity that this controversy affords. Remember, crisis will do for you what you could never do for yourself. So as you step through, quench all the fiery darts with your faith.

3.            The Lord said to me that the door would bring uncertainty in strategy and direction but faith would define the way. In John 3:8, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” For me, it means we will see the effects of the wind and feel it, all the while being uncertainty of the destination of its movement. In this Open Door moment- simply trust the wind. We often speak about God abiding in us- but now the emphasis will be on abiding in Him. Lay back and enjoy the ride.

4.            This word came to my spirit last night- In this Open Door moment many are going over the edge. It will feel like things are being turned upside down but actually they’re turning right side up. It will be a season of much repentance and turning to Christ for many. Jesus said, John 10:9, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” The door is leading you to new nourishment and safety from the past threats. God is fine tuning your ears to His voice. You’re about to see that there are more for you than those that are against you. Freedom is your open door, run, run, run!

5.            Finally- The Open Door is going to mean new experiences. Most of us spend more time dreaming of what the Kingdom lifestyle is supposed to be, rather than experiencing it. In this season, many are stepping into prophetic fulfillment, power presentations and revelation. Your labor of love, your steadfastness, and your determination not to faint is being rewarded with a door no man can shut. Why? Because no man has opened it; our Father has and our Father is greater and stronger than any.

So let us get up from this ending and embrace the season of new beginning. As we pursue, we will overtake and recover all. This word means something different to everyone but has something for everyone. Your moment has arrived and it is in the form of an Open Door- step in.