When God Closes Doors but You're Still Serving: Keep Moving Forward (Acts 16)

Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson · Nov 6, 2026

In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues a series on obstacles to a revived love for God, looking at the obstacle of closed doors. When you are trying to serve God and doors keep closing, it is tempting to stop and wait. The apostle Paul faced exactly that in Acts 16, yet he kept moving forward in faith until God made his direction clear in Macedonia. Pastor John shares a simple picture: a car is hard to steer when parked, but turns easily once it is rolling. In the same way, God tends to guide us as we step out in obedience. Serve where you can, with the gifts you have, and…