1. God alone has power to open and close doors (Is 22:22)
• When God opens the door, no man can shut.
• Even satan can’t close the door God has opened for you, he can only create obstructions to prevent you from entering the door.

2. God is the one that opens doors of opportunities (Gen 41:39-41)
• Despite Pharaoh having a problem, if God had not created an opportunity for Joseph, Pharaoh would have never entertained a solution from a prisoner.

3. God opens doors of breakthrough (Acts 16:26)
4. God opens doors for kingdom advancement (1 Cor 16:9)

BARRIERS TO OPEN DOORS
1. Sin and disobedience (Is 59:1-2)
• Obedience is key to access while disobedience blocks access.
2. Unbelief and fear (Num 13:31-33)
• Many people can’t make decisions that will make them progress because they are fearful.
• Indecisiveness is a reflection of fear.
• To succeed, we must make tough decisions.
3. Satanic opposition (1 Cor 16:9)
4. Lack of spiritual sensitivity (Luke 19:41-44)
• Many people fail to discern when God is opening a door for them.

Exo 23:20, 22-23, Is 45:1-2, 60:4-5, 8, 11, Acts 12:7-10