06/17/2026
TEACHING MOMENT: On 1st Corinthians 16:9
“For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” — 1 Corinthians 16:9
Many believers think opposition means they are outside of God’s will. Paul teaches the exact opposite.
Notice what he says:
1. A great door has opened — God created an opportunity for ministry, growth, influence, and purpose.
2. An effective door has opened — This wasn’t just an opportunity; it was one that would produce results and impact lives.
3. There are many adversaries — The presence of opposition did not mean the door wasn’t from God. In fact, the level of resistance often revealed the significance of the opportunity.
The enemy rarely fights what poses no threat to his kingdom. When God opens a door that can change your life, bless your family, expand your ministry, or advance your purpose, resistance often follows.
Don’t mistake warfare for failure.
Don’t mistake delays for denial.
Don’t mistake opposition for God’s absence.
Some doors are so important that they attract spiritual resistance. The key is not to focus on the adversaries but to remain focused on the door God opened.
If God opened it, He will give you the grace, wisdom, and strength to walk through it.
Remember: The enemy may stand near the door, but he does not hold the key. God does.
Your opposition may be evidence that you’re standing in front of an opportunity that has the power to change everything.
-Derriet J Reed Global Ministries
