Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

on the job. He can speak to men and women to help open the door. 3. Not all open doors are from God. God gives a person a vision. In order to distract you, Satan often brings another vision. Anything with two visions is division. A God-called evangelist should never try to pastor, and a pastor should never try to evangelize. Each person has their gift and calling. Often a person will prophesy (or proph-a-lie) over another person and declare the will of God for him or her. Often people rely more on the words of a prophecy than they do on the instruction given by the Bible. I have met scores of people whose lives have been shattered and their families ruined because of a personal prophecy. A true personal word will agree with and confirm what the Lord has already shown you. When pressure is on, some desire to escape by discovering God’s will somewhere else. Therefore, when another apparent door is opened, some assume this is God’s direction. Pastors change churches because there is contention in their congregation. They move only to discover the same problems are waiting for them at the new church. The reason—people are people, sheep are sheep, and sheep always leave dung in the field. 4. There is a kingdom connection looking for you. God allows people to bless people. The Bible says,