What Do you Do when you are face with a closed gate or Doors Part 1

Proverbs 3:5–7 NKJV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Isaiah 22:22 NKJV

The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open.

John 10:9 NKJV

I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.

Colossians 4:3 NKJV

meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,

Revelation 3:20 NKJV

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Joshua 6:1–21 NKJV

Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. But the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets. It shall come to pass, when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, that all the people shall shout with a great shout; then the wall of the city will fall down flat. And the people shall go up every man straight before him.” Then Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, “Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord.” And he said to the people, “Proceed, and march around the city, and let him who is armed advance before the ark of the Lord.” So it was, when Joshua had spoken to the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the Lord advanced and blew the trumpets, and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them. The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while the priests continued blowing the trumpets. Now Joshua had commanded the people, saying, “You shall not shout or make any noise with your voice, nor shall a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I say to you, ‘Shout!’ Then you shall shout.” So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city, going around it once. Then they came into the camp and lodged in the camp. And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord. Then seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually and blew with the trumpets. And the armed men went before them. But the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while the priests continued blowing the trumpets. And the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. So they did six days. But it came to pass on the seventh day that they rose early, about the dawning of the day, and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. On that day only they marched around the city seven times. And the seventh time it happened, when the priests blew the trumpets, that Joshua said to the people: “Shout, for the Lord has given you the city! Now the city shall be doomed by the Lord to destruction, it and all who are in it. Only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all who are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. And you, by all means abstain from the accursed things, lest you become accursed when you take of the accursed things, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. But all the silver and gold, and vessels of bronze and iron, are consecrated to the Lord; they shall come into the treasury of the Lord.” So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, ox and sheep and donkey, with the edge of the sword.

Below is a clear, powerful, Bible-rich teaching outline on “The Gate of Jericho: God’s Strategy, Lessons, and How God Opens Doors & Gates.” You can use it for preaching, teaching, Bible study, intercession, or personal devotion.

THE GATE OF JERICHO

The Strategy God Used, Lessons We Learn, and How God Opens Doors & Gates

1. CONTEXT: THE GATES OF JERICHO

Jericho was securely shut up — no one went out and no one came in. “Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel.” — Joshua 6:1

The gate represented:

Defence

Barrier

Resistance

Delay

A spiritual blockade

Jericho’s walls and gates were humanly impossible to penetrate. But what man fortifies, God dismantles.

2. GOD’S STRATEGY TO BRING DOWN JERICHO’S WALLS & GATES

2.1. DIVINE REVELATION BEFORE ACTION

God spoke first before giving instructions. “See, I have given Jericho into your hand…” — Joshua 6:2 God declares the end before the beginning.

2.2. DIVINE PRESENCE LED THE BATTLE

The Ark of the Covenant (symbol of God’s presence) was at the centre. Victory begins with God’s presence, not human effort.

2.3. DIVINE ORDER & DISCIPLINE

Israel marched silently for six days—no shouting, no complaining, no arguing. Obedience in silence is a weapon.

2.4. DIVINE TIMING

On the 7th day, at the 7th lap, at the 7th trumpet sound — the wall fell. God’s instruction is specific. Timing matters.

2.5. DIVINE ACTIVATION THROUGH A SHOUT

Not an ordinary shout — a prophetic shout of faith. When spiritual alignment is complete, sound breaks structures.

3. WHAT ACTUALLY FELL — WALLS OR GATES?

It was the walls, gates, foundations, and security system. The entire defence mechanism collapsed. The Bible says: “The wall fell down flat.” — Joshua 6:20

What God removes, He removes completely.

4. LESSONS FROM THE FALL OF JERICHO’S GATE

4.1. Every Closed Gate Has a Divine Strategy

If it is locked, God knows how to open it. He never leaves His people stranded.

4.2. Obedience Is Greater Than Strength

Israel did not use tools, weapons, or ladders. They used obedience, discipline, and worship.

4.3. Spiritual Battles Are Won Spiritually

Marching + trumpets + worship ≠ military strategy. But they were God’s strategy.

4.4. Patience Precedes Breakthrough

Six days of silent walking looked foolish. But the process was necessary.

4.5. God Does Not Need Human Logic to Fulfil His Promise

He simply needs faith that obeys.

4.6. When God Breaks a Gate, It Stays Open

Jericho never rose again to block Israel.

5. HOW GOD OPENS DOORS AND GATES TODAY

5.1. God Opens Gates Through His Presence

“Lift up your heads, O ye gates… and the King of glory shall come in.” — Psalm 24:7 When the King enters, no gate can resist.

5.2. God Opens Gates by His Word

A prophecy can break a gate. A promise can unlock a future.

5.3. God Opens Gates Through Praise & Worship

Paul and Silas praised and prison doors opened — Acts 16:25–26.

5.4. God Opens Gates Through Angelic Intervention

“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight… I will break the gates of brass.” — Isaiah 45:2

5.5. God Opens Gates Through Bold Faith

Joshua commanded the people to shout — bold action activated the miracle.

5.6. God Opens Gates Through Divine Favour

“…I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it.” — Revelation 3:8

5.7. God Opens Gates Through Covenant Obedience

When Israel obeyed the covenant, they walked through cities they didn’t build — Deuteronomy 6:10–11.

6. PROPHETIC PRAYER POINTS

6.1. Gates Must Open

Every gate that has blocked my progress, open by fire in Jesus’ name.

Every man-made gate delaying my destiny, collapse like Jericho.

6.2. Divine Presence

King of Glory, enter my situation and lift every gate.

6.3. Divine Strategy

Lord, download the instructions I need for my next level.

Give me the discipline to obey fully.

6.4. Divine Timing

Lord, align me with Your perfect timing for breakthrough.

6.5. Divine Favour

The door heaven has opened for me, no man can shut.

7. SUMMARY DECLARATIONS

My Jericho must fall.

My gates must open.

My destiny cannot be locked.

The same God who opened Jericho will open my life.

The gates of nations, cities, opportunities, and influence are open to me.

God goes before me and breaks ancient gates.

I walk into my promised land.

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Below is a full Prophetic Prayer Booklet titled “GATES OF JERICHO: PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR OPEN DOORS, BREAKTHROUGHS & DIVINE ACCESS.” It reads like something you can print, distribute, or use for devotion, vigils, fasting programmes, deliverance services, or church prayer manuals.

If you want, I can also produce a designed PDF, PowerPoint, or formatted booklet layout.

🔥 PROPHETIC PRAYER BOOKLET

GATES OF JERICHO

Prophetic Prayers for Open Doors, Breakthrough & Divine Access

📖 INTRODUCTION

Jericho represents:

Barriers

Delay

Closed doors

Locked gates

Strongholds

Resistance against divine destiny

But the God who brought down Jericho’s walls is still breaking gates today.

This prophetic booklet empowers you to:

Tear down invisible barriers

Unlock destiny gates

Command access

Enforce God’s promises

Walk into your inheritance

CHAPTER 1 — THE GOD WHO BREAKS GATES

Scripture: “I will break in pieces the gates of brass and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” — Isaiah 45:2

🔥 Prayer Declarations

Lord, You are the God who breaks gates—appear in my situation today.

Every gate fashioned against my destiny—scatter by fire in Jesus’ name.

Father, go before me and tear down every ancient barrier resisting my progress.

My life, hear the word of the Lord—every gate must open in Jesus’ name.

King of Glory, enter my life, enter my family, enter my career and lift every gate.

CHAPTER 2 — THE JERICHO STRATEGY

God gave Israel instructions, not weapons. Obedience triggered breakthrough.

🔥 Prayer Points

Lord, release divine instructions for my next level.

Father, give me the discipline to obey even when it looks foolish.

Every stubborn wall standing against me—collapse suddenly in Jesus’ name.

My miracle shall not be delayed — Jericho walls fall by fire!

Father, let my obedience provoke supernatural access.

CHAPTER 3 — THE SILENT MARCH

The Israelites marched in silence for six days.

🔥 Prayer Points

Lord, teach me the power of divine silence.

I silence every voice of fear, doubt, and confusion.

Every monitoring spirit watching my destiny—go blind in Jesus’ name.

Lord, let my silence be a weapon against invisible battles.

I receive grace to wait without complaining.

CHAPTER 4 — THE ARK OF HIS PRESENCE

Where God’s presence goes, gates lift.

🔥 Prayer Points

Lord, let Your presence go before me into every closed place.

As the Ark went ahead, let Your glory lead me into breakthrough.

Every environment rejecting me — bow to God’s presence.

Father, fill my home and my steps with Your Shekinah glory.

By Your presence, let doors open on their own accord.

CHAPTER 5 — THE 7TH DAY MIRACLE

Breakthrough happens when obedience + timing meet.

🔥 Prayer Points

Lord, align me with Your perfect timing for breakthrough.

Every long-term problem—expire suddenly at God’s appointed moment.

I enter my 7th-day dimension of miracles.

What defeated me in the past shall submit to me this season.

Lord, let my “7th trumpet” season be activated.

CHAPTER 6 — THE PROPHETIC SHOUT

Their shout was spiritual, not emotional.

🔥 Prayer Points

My voice becomes a weapon of warfare in the Spirit.

Every gate mocking my destiny—collapse at the sound of my voice.

I shout down every barrier blocking my inheritance.

Lord, empower my declaration with divine authority.

My prophetic shout will birth my breakthrough.

CHAPTER 7 — ANGELS AT THE GATE

Heaven has angels assigned to open gates.

🔥 Prayer Points

Angels of breakthrough — locate me now.

Angels of access — stand at every gate of my destiny.

Angelic forces, disarm every gatekeeper working against my progress.

Angels of the Lord, roll away every obstacle like at Jesus’ tomb.

Father, let angelic activity increase around my life.

CHAPTER 8 — THE KING OF GLORY ENTERS

“Lift up your heads, O gates…” — Psalm 24:7

🔥 Prayer Points

Gates of my finances — lift up your heads!

Gates of my career — open permanently!

Gates of nations — open for me!

Gates of favour — swing wide!

Any gate shut against my calling — be lifted by fire.

CHAPTER 9 — GATES OF BREAKTHROUGH

🔥 Prayer Points

I enter the gate of supernatural favour.

I enter the gate of new opportunities.

I enter the gate of international doors.

Lord, give me access to rooms, tables, and platforms You’ve prepared for me.

The door heaven has opened for me, no man can shut.

CHAPTER 10 — DECREES FOR OPEN DOORS (Daily Confessions)

Declare this for 7 days:

Every door the enemy closed — God has opened it.

I walk through gates of blessing, favour, and honour.

No gate can resist the God who fights for me.

I decree supernatural access to my promised land.

My Jericho has fallen; my victory is established.

What took others 10 years will take me months.

The King of Glory goes before me — I cannot be stopped.

FINAL PROPHETIC DECLARATION

Lay your right hand on your head:

🔥 “Every wall standing between me and my destiny FALL NOW. Every gate resisting my rising, OPEN NOW. By the covenant of Jericho, I enter my inheritance. I step into new doors, new opportunities, new dimensions. My gates are open continually. My season of access has come. In Jesus’ name — AMEN!”

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