Is it a Door or Distraction? How to Discern the Difference
They say it’s the year of open doors
God is opening doors for His faithful children who love to do His will and want His name to be glorified
But how can you discern if that’s a door from God or a distraction from the enemy?
3 Things
#1 Destined vs Desired
Destined
(of a person's future) developing as though according to God’s plan.
Desired
You strongly wished for or intended
#2 Ordained vs Proclaimed
Ordained
A God-given decree
Proclaimed
You announce officially or publicly.
#3 Traction vs Distraction
Traction
the action of drawing or pulling you toward your purpose
Distraction
a thing that prevents you from giving full attention to something else
Doors of Distraction:
Hinder your prayer life (Matthew 6:6)
Lead to your spiritual death (Matthew 27:60)
Make you look fine on the outside, but lead to darkness on the inside (Mark 15:46)
5 Reasons why doors are shut:
Wrong timing, you’re late, you’re not ready, or have no oil (Matthew 25:10)
Wrong relationship with God (Matthew 25:12)
You work iniquity (Luke 13:27)
You’re testing God (Acts 5:9)
You judge and grudge (James 5:9)
6 Ways doors are opened:
Persistence (Luke 11:5-10)
Being a faithful follower to the Shepherd (John 10:1)
Seeking Jesus consistently (John 10:9)
Boldly proclaiming your faith (John 18:15-18)
After deliverance from bondage mindsets (Acts 16:27)
You keep God’s word and don’t deny Jesus’ name (Revelation 3:20)
5 Different Destiny Doors:
#1 Door of Faith (Acts 14:27)
leads to others coming to faith
#2 Great and effective door (1 Corinthians 16:9)
effective: active/powerful
comes with many adversaries
#3 Door of Opportunity (2 Corinthians 2:12)
no rest, troubled, conflicts outside, fears inside, downcast + the comfort of God
#4 Door to share the word (Colossians 4:3)
#5 Door to Heaven, to hear God (fasting, prayer, consecration, Revelation 4:1)
Click here to watch the video on How to Discern Doors from God vs Distractions from the Enemy.
