PHILADELPHIA: OPEN DOOR

Philadelphia: Open Door is a Christian worship song inspired by Jesus Christ's message to the faithful church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. The song reveals Jesus as the Holy and True One who holds the key of David, possessing the authority to open doors that no one can shut and close doors that no one can open. Although the believers in Philadelphia have little strength, Christ commends them for keeping His word, remaining faithful to His name and persevering through opposition. The lyrics explore the assurance of Christ's love, His promise of protection through the coming hour of trial and His encouragement to hold fast until His return. At the heart of the song is the promise of an open door established by Christ's sovereign authority, together with the eternal security and belonging symbolized by becoming a pillar in God's temple. Drawing on the promise of the New Jerusalem and the names written upon those who overcome, Philadelphia: Open Door encourages believers to trust God's promises, remain steadfast through hardship and look forward to their eternal home in His presence.

Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 22:22, Revelation 21:2-3

Lyrics

These are the words of the Holy, the True
Holding the key none other can use
What I open stands firm and stays
What I close no hand can raise
I saw you stand when the pressure came
Little strength but you held My name
The world pushed hard, you would not bend
You stayed with Me until the end

I saw the nights that wore you thin
I heard each prayer you whispered in
Hear Me now, I'm making it clear
What I open stays open here

I set an open door before you now
No power on earth can shut it down
Hold to My name, don't turn away
You kept the faith, you chose to stay
I set an open door before you now
Grace like a river pouring down
Stand with Me, don't lose your place
Faith like yours will lead the way

They spoke loud but they never knew
Who walked each battle through with you
They'll see My love upon your life
They'll know My hand kept you through strife
You kept My word, refused the lies
Held onto truth through every trial
So when the earth is torn by fear
My shelter will be standing near

I'm coming soon, don't lose your hold
What I have given's more than gold
Stand firm now, don't trade it away
My promise lives and it will stay

I set an open door before you now
No power on earth can shut it down
Hold to My name, don't turn away
You kept the faith, you chose to stay
I set an open door before you now
Grace like a river pouring down
Stand with Me, don't lose your place
Faith like yours will lead the way

You'll stand like pillars in My house
No fear of leaving, none cast out
My Father's name upon you stays
Your life secured through endless days
The city comes in blazing light
New Jerusalem shining bright
Marked as Mine for all of time
Forever yours and forever Mine
He who hears, receive the call
Let the Spirit speak to all

Hold fast
Stand strong
Hold fast
Stand strong

I set an open door before you now
No power on earth can shut it down
Hold to My name, don't turn away
You kept the faith, you chose to stay
I set an open door before you now
Grace like a river pouring down
Stand with Me, don't lose your place
Faith like yours will lead the way

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Song Credits

Lyrics by Shimron Fernando
Music and production by Gresha Schuilling
Mastering by Shimron Fernando