And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write;
These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth,
and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; Revelation 3:7
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon His shoulder;
so He shall open, and none shall shut; and He shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22
Have you ever had a door slam in your face, then afterward, you realized it was God?
Or have you ever had a door open and you realized it was God and God alone who opened that door?
Or, if you’re trying to leave somewhere, then you feel like you are stuck and the door just isn’t opening?
We really do not run our own lives. Once we have placed our lives in the hands of Him who doeth all tings well,
we are along for the ride. It’s a submission and a trusting of God whose will we honor.
Remember when Pilate was angry at Jesus for not speaking to him and he said,
I have power to release you and power to crucify you? Pilate was afraid of what was happening.
And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art Thou?
But Jesus gave him no answer.
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest Thou not unto me?
knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against Me, except it were given thee from above:
therefore he that delivered Me unto thee hath the greater sin. John 19:9-11
When God opens the door, no man can shut it. This was happening because God designed it to happen.
The door could not be closed there. Jesus had submitted His will to the Father.
Peter did not like the idea and wanted to stop it. Jesus rebuked him.
Then Peter took Him, and began to rebuke Him, saying,
Be it far from Thee, Lord: this shall not be unto Thee.
But He turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me, Satan: thou art an offence unto Me:
for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. Matthew 16:23
So when the doors are open, go through them and when they are closed, submit yourself to His will.
He has His ways and His ways are higher than our ways.
Always pray for wisdom. Jesus will guide you and help you to do His will.