God has always opened up doors at the right time. He's closed

The warrior Michael Chandler spoke words that echo with the cadence of eternal wisdom: “God has always opened up doors at the right time. He’s closed doors at the right time.” Though uttered in the arena of combat, these words transcend the battlefield. They are a testimony to the mysterious rhythm of life, to the unseen hand that guides us through seasons of triumph and loss, beginnings and endings. In them, we hear the ancient truth: that man may struggle, may strive, but destiny unfolds not by chance, nor by mere will, but by divine orchestration.

From the days of old, the wise have declared that the divine weaves a tapestry too vast for mortal eyes to grasp. A door opened may lead to joy, opportunity, or growth; a door closed may shield us from ruin, pride, or despair. Yet both are gifts, both are mercies. Chandler’s words teach us not to curse the barriers that stand before us, nor to boast when gates swing wide, but to trust in the higher wisdom that arranges all things at their appointed hour.

Let us remember the tale of Alexander the Great. At the youthful age of twenty, he ascended the throne of Macedon. The world’s doors seemed to fling themselves open before his feet—nations bowed, empires crumbled. Yet when he sought to press further, into the harsh deserts of Arabia and the endless breadth of India, the doors closed. His armies grew weary, his strength was restrained, and his advance halted. In this, Alexander raged; yet had he pressed forward, the sands themselves might have devoured him, and history’s light might have been extinguished too soon. The opened door gave him glory; the closed door preserved his legacy.

The heart of Chandler’s words is this: timing belongs to the divine, but trust belongs to us. It is a call to humility. For man often imagines that success comes solely from his strength, his cunning, his relentless pursuit. Yet the truth is gentler and fiercer: some blessings come only when the time is ripe, and some denials are the very shield that saves us. Thus, the wise do not despair when one path ends, for they know another, greater path is being prepared.

There is also courage in surrender. To believe that doors open and close with purpose is not to fall into passivity, but to walk boldly even when sight is dim. For when one knows the Keeper of doors, one learns patience in waiting, gratitude in receiving, and resilience in loss. A closed door is not defeat; it is redirection. An open door is not mere fortune; it is alignment with destiny.

What, then, must the seeker of wisdom do? First, live with open eyes and an open heart. When a door opens, step through it with courage, for hesitation may rob you of destiny’s gift. When a door closes, do not batter it in bitterness, but bow and turn, trusting that another way is being revealed. In practice, this means to greet opportunities without fear, and to release disappointments without despair. Write down both your triumphs and your rejections, and look back upon them—soon you will see a pattern, a rhythm, the hand of God guiding your path.

The lesson is as clear as the rising of the sun: life’s seasons cannot be forced, but they can be embraced. Trust the doors, both those that yield and those that resist. For in them lies the shaping of your destiny, the strengthening of your spirit, and the unfolding of a purpose greater than you alone can imagine.

So, children of the future, carry this truth as a shield and a torch: every door that opens is a gift, every door that closes is a guardian. Walk with courage, and let trust in the divine timing be the song that steadies your heart. For when you understand this, you no longer fear the silence of the halls nor the noise of the gates—you know you are being led, always, to where you are meant to be.