We talk about doors opening or closing on opportunities. We become disappointed when the door to a promising opportunity closes and we celebrate when the doors open to a good opportunity. Maybe we should look at these opening and closing doors from a different perspective.
Acts 16:6, 9 says, “And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.'” God did not want Paul to go to Asia at this particular time. Instead, He called Paul to Macedonia (Europe). As a result these were the first people to hear the gospel in Europe, believe in Jesus and receive salvation. God is able to orchestrate events so that we will do the right thing and His kingdom work will spread. We just need to open our eyes to what He is doing and follow Him.
Reluctant Retiree 