Wilcox’s Pier Restaurant in West Haven, Connecticut, prepared great seafood for its patrons. But many people came just to watch waiters with arms full of trays walk right through a door that magically opened for them. The first automatic door was installed in 1931 at this restaurant so servers wouldn’t have to use their arms to push the door open.

The Lord has been in the open-door business from the beginning. The church in the New Testament city of Philadelphia had great opportunities to serve Him. Their location was strategic. Their presence was timely. The Lord blessed their efforts, and He does the same for us.

Pray for God to open doors for you to spread His Word. Look for the opportunities He sends, and take advantage of them. Sometimes the door opens just enough for us to say a few words or to exercise a moment of kindness. The Lord constantly sets before us open doors that no one can shut.

In how many ministries has God given to us illimitable opportunities! Oh, how many facets and in how many areas are there opportunities to serve God! “Behold, I set before thee an open door.”
W. A. Criswell