An Open Door and Many Adversaries

One of the chapter titles in Tyler's book spoke of Paul having an open door AND facing many adversaries. After the collapse of the former Soviet Union, a friend and his family went to work as missionaries in one of those countries. They spoke of seeing the Lord work on many fronts, yet, at the same time, there was a constant barrage of things that claimed their time. Many of those things seemed like they would stop their ministry. Some of those things were large, but many of them were just pesky. However, as they persevered, they saw the Lord do a wonderful work.

Look for the open doors, but don't be so naive as to think there won't be any opposition.