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He Opens the Doors
No Man Can Shut!
worthydevotions
Isaiah 22:22 – “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 9:6-7 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son
is given: and the government shall be upon
his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The
Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace
there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and
upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and
with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will
perform this.”
Revelation 3:7-9 – “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; I know thy works:
behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou
hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”
The book of Isaiah, often called the Old Testament Gospel, reveals
that a child was to be born and his name called "The Mighty God, and
the Everlasting Father."
We know
that this Child was Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth, that He is the unique Son of
God, the express image of the invisible God.
The
throne of David was to be given to Him and He now holds its "key,"
a symbol of the right and authority of His reign, which will be consummated
when He returns to this world and restores the Kingdom to Israel [Acts
1:6-7].
The
glorified Yeshua, speaking to the church at Philadelphia, mentions this "key
of David," reminding them of His authority, and expressing His
approval of their deeds, patience and faithfulness to His word, and His love
for them.
The
Lord's approval comes with a mandate. Knowing that they have but a little strength,
notwithstanding, He sets before them an open door that no man can shut.
They
are to move out, through this "door," having been approved, and now
equipped to represent Him.
"Philadelphia" means
"brotherly love."
Can it
be coincidence that this church is encouraged with a reminder that the beloved
psalmist/King David's key and authority are now held by Yeshua, who sends them
on a mission of love?
Those of us whose
patience has been tested, will also receive His approval, His protection, and
His mandate, just as the church of Philadelphia did.
Since God is love,
and love is patient, our preparation of patience will equip us with His power
to fulfill His mandate, and to go through His "open door."
So doing, we will
hasten the coming of His glorious Kingdom. Even so, come Lord Yeshua (Jesus)!
Worthy
Ministries
is a Christian organization based in Israel with a global outreach to more than
120 countries on a daily basis.
Though
we are an internet ministry, we are also significantly involved in the land of
Israel. Living in Southern part of Israel near the Dead Sea, we run Worthy News
and minister full-time to the many spiritually hungry people in our region.
Learn about our Project Hear O Israel.
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