An Open Door, But No Rest

2 Corinthians 2:12–13: Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord, I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.

He came to Troas, and there he found an open door. It was the will of God for him to stay there and to preach the gospel rather than proceed on to Corinth at that time. Paul was not being fickle. He was being faithful. He was faithful to the opportunity which God gave him. Even while he was preaching the gospel in Troas, he was grieved at heart because Titus hadn’t come to bring him word concerning the congregation in Corinth. He waited for Titus to come, but Titus didn’t come. Then Paul went over to Philippi in Macedonia. It was there that Titus came and brought word that the Corinthians had dealt with this sin in their congregation and that the man had now repented and had turned from his sin. ¹

Personal Application

• Read 1 Corinthians 16:9. Notice an open door, but also notice the need for even more prayer. What door has opened for you, and now you need even more prayer?

Godly Encouragement

• Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. – 2 Corinthians 4:1

A Biblical Thought to Share with Others

Prayer opens doors, and open doors means more prayer. – TWEET IT

A Prayer to Consider

Lord, thank You for teaching me that there is never a time to quit praying.