“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 ESV

These words are deeply encouraging to us, especially when we have held on to the Word of God and have not denied His name—when we have stood firm, even with little strength, even when it cost us everything.

My husband came from a non-Christian background, rooted in a culture and way of life that was far removed from Christ and Christian beliefs. When his family accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, all of their relatives disowned them—literally cutting them off from family functions, occasions, and gatherings, treating them like aliens in their own land.

Along with this silent persecution came debt and lack, betrayal and shame, sickness, and eventually the death of his first wife. Yet through all of this—through rejection, through suffering, through unbearable loss—his family never departed from the calling of salvation. They never regretted accepting Jesus as their Savior and Lord. They kept the Word. They did not deny His name.

In spite of being disowned by their own relatives, they chose a path that was pleasing to God. They held on. They stood firm. They remained faithful.

Even now, as his spouse, in spite of his other shortcomings, I have seen only one consistent response in him: gratitude to God for His faithfulness. I have personally witnessed how God unfolded His plans in his life. I have seen doors open that men tried desperately to shut—and failed. I have seen the reward God bestowed upon him because he stood with Jesus, in spite of every reason he had to backslide.

By the grace of God, it is a joy to witness that my husband is faithful, truthful, and sincere—especially when Christ is involved.

Not only my husband, but I have not seen a single righteous person, either in real life or in the Bible, who lacked the goodness of God. To the faithful, God shows Himself faithful.

This passage brings great encouragement to all of you who are waiting for a door to open. God sees your labor. God has seen your faithfulness in His work. He saw you when you honored Him in all that you did. He rejoiced when you did not let Him down, in any situation.

Your work for Christ’s sake has not gone unnoticed. In due time, when God opens a door, no situation, no man, no power, no authority, and no scheme of the enemy can shut it—even if hell itself is unleashed against you.

Jesus can make it happen for your sake. That long-shut door will open. Continue to stand on the promises of God. He will exalt you in due time.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for seeing our. Help us to keep Your Word and never deny Your name, no matter the cost. Open the doors You have ordained for us—doors that no one can shut. Teach us to trust Your timing and remain faithful until the end. We give You all the glory and honor.In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.