--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A great door opened by God for work, but…" description: "\"A great door opened by God for work, but while I'm doing the work, all Hell breaks loose. Oh! The idea that when God opens a door and He's with you, yo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/502/jim-cymbala-7997_break_a-great-door-opened-by-god-for-work-but_2403045.jpg" --- # A great door opened by God for work, but while I'm doing… ![“A great door opened by God for work, but while I'm doing the work, all Hell breaks loose. Oh! The idea that when God opens a door and He's with you, you don't have to fight. Oh, what a joke. That is a joke. In fact, if you don't feel the devil fighting against you, that's a bad sign.” quote by Jim Cymbala](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/502/jim-cymbala-7997_break_a-great-door-opened-by-god-for-work-but_2403045.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/502/jim-cymbala-7997_break_a-great-door-opened-by-god-for-work-but_2403045.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/502/jim-cymbala-7997_break_a-great-door-opened-by-god-for-work-but_2403045.jpg) > “A great door opened by God for work, but while I'm doing the work, all Hell breaks loose. Oh! The idea that when God opens a door and He's with you, you don't have to fight. Oh, what a joke. That is a joke. In fact, if you don't feel the devil fighting against you, that's a bad sign.” [Jim Cymbala](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-cymbala/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When divine opportunity appears, expecting divine support can be misleading; struggle may still arise. **In simple terms:** God’s doors may open, but challenges persist. Key Takeaway Don’t assume ease just because a chance appears. Themes faith expectation struggle divine resilience Mood reflective cautious Type advisory spiritual When to use this quote - career projects - personal growth - spiritual practice - overcoming adversity Key Concepts theology psychology spiritual warfare Questions to Reflect On - Do you rely on signs of support or take active responsibility? - How do you balance faith with practical effort? 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