“Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut.” – Revelation 3:8
Bible Verses About Doors Opening And Closing
Revelation 3:8 – God presents opportunities to His faithful believers, and nothing can hinder the path He has set for them.
“I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” – Revelation 3:8
Luke 11:9 – When we ask God, we can trust that He will respond, opening doors to blessings and guidance.
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – Luke 11:9
1 Corinthians 16:9 – Opportunities can come in various forms, and God might open doors for fruitful work in unexpected places.
“For a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” – 1 Corinthians 16:9
Colossians 4:3 – Our prayers can be the key to open doors for the Gospel to be shared and spread among all people.
“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison.” – Colossians 4:3
Isaiah 22:22 – God has ultimate control over the doors that open and close in our lives and holds authority over all things.
“And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.” – Isaiah 22:22
Acts 14:27 – Reflecting on God’s faithfulness in opening doors during missionary work brings encouragement and faith.
“And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.” – Acts 14:27
Psalms 78:23-25 – God can provide blessings and open doors even when faced with challenges, showcasing His greatness.
“Yet he commanded the skies above and opened the doors of heaven, and he rained down on them manna to eat and gave them the grain of heaven.” – Psalms 78:23-25
John 10:9 – Jesus is portrayed as the gate through which we find safety and the path to salvation.
“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9
Matthew 7:7-8 – Encouragement to continually seek God’s guidance grants us direction and opens doors to new journeys.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7-8
Revelation 3:20 – God invites us to relationship and connection; He desires to come into our lives and hearts.
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” – Revelation 3:20
John 14:6 – Jesus invites us to follow Him as the way, the truth, and the life, opening the door to eternal life and purpose.
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6
Matthew 25:10 – Being prepared helps us seize opportunities presented by God, emphasizing the need to watch and wait.
“And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.” – Matthew 25:10
Acts 16:6-7 – Sometimes, God closes doors to redirect us toward the path He has specifically designed for us.
“And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.” – Acts 16:6-7
Genesis 19:11 – God not only opens doors but may also close them for our protection and safety.
“And they struck with blindness the men who were at the entrance of the house, both small and great, so that they wore themselves out groping for the door.” – Genesis 19:11
Hebrews 10:19-20 – By Jesus, we have access to God, which symbolizes an open door into His presence.
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,” – Hebrews 10:19-20
Isaiah 26:2 – An invitation from God to enter into His safety and protection during times of trouble.
“Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.” – Isaiah 26:2
Galatians 2:9 – Even in community, God opens doors for partnership in faith and mission through shared beliefs.
“And when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.” – Galatians 2:9
Psalm 141:3 – A prayer for God to open the door to wisdom and guidance in our speech and actions.
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!” – Psalm 141:3
2 Corinthians 2:12 – God opens new doors for ministry, allowing for opportunities to spread the Gospel.
“When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened to me in the Lord,” – 2 Corinthians 2:12
Philippians 4:19 – We can rely on God’s provision as we walk through the doors He opens for us.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
1 Peter 5:10 – Reminding us that even when doors close, God encourages and restores us after hardships.
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Romans 15:13 – Inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives brings comfort and opens doors to joy and peace.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” – Romans 15:13
Philippians 1:6 – When God initiates a work in our lives, trust in His faithfulness to see it through.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6
1 Thessalonians 5:24 – Depend on God’s reliability in the work that He has started and His promises.
“He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on the nature of doors, we see that they can open or close based on God’s plan for us. There are times when we face closed doors, but that doesn’t mean we’re abandoned. Instead, those closed doors might lead us towards better opportunities that align more with His purpose. Just as God opens avenues for blessing and growth, He also occasionally shuts doors to protect us or redirect our paths.
As we navigate through life, let’s keep seeking and knocking. God isn’t a distant being. He desires to reveal His plans in real-time, unveiling them as we step forward with faith. Each door, opened or closed, is part of His divine timing and wisdom. Trust that He is for you.
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