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DAILY REFLECTION
13 May 2026

“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 ‭

During one of the most difficult seasons of our ministry, uncertainty and anxiety weighed heavily upon us during the MCO period. In the midst of that challenging time, we received a timely call from a pastor friend in Kuching. He asked whether TOS could develop a one-year course titled Journey Through the Bible to equip their cell leaders and members throughout the lockdown.

Although our resources were limited, my ministry partner, Prof. Dr. Paul, responded with remarkable dedication and quickly designed a comprehensive program. Shortly afterward, an MOU was signed to launch the online studies, marking a significant milestone for TOS. By God’s grace, SBC enrolled more than 400 paid participants, and the support from the program sustained our operations for the next six months.

What seemed like a season of uncertainty became a testimony of God’s faithfulness. This breakthrough reminded us that perseverance and obedience in difficult times often become the pathway to God’s provision and blessing.

In Revelation 3:8, Jesus declares, “See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” This verse carries a powerful assurance that God holds the keys to every opportunity in our lives. During seasons of hardship, waiting, or discouragement, it is easy to feel weak and powerless. Yet God sees our faithfulness, our struggles, and our perseverance.

The church in Philadelphia had “little strength,” yet they remained steadfast in obeying God’s Word. In the same way, God is not searching for people who rely on human strength or ability, but for hearts that remain faithful, obedient, and fully dependent on Him. When God opens a door, no opposition, limitation, or obstacle can close it. His divine timing creates opportunities for growth, provision, ministry, and fresh beginnings.

Revelation 3:8 teaches us to trust God even when resources are scarce and challenges appear overwhelming. Our responsibility is not to depend on our own abilities, but to remain watchful, faithful, and ready to walk through every door that God opens according to His perfect purpose.

"When your back is up against the wall and you pray and seek his help, God will make a way through the trial." —John Townsend‬‬