The Palace Door Is Open – Are You Ready to Walk Through?

jimidowds
Jun 29
3 min read

Updated: Aug 4

Hey my friends,

I want to stir something deep in your heart today. Not just a Sunday word, but a fire that lights you up for the entire year. A few years ago, I had the privilege of preaching a message that has been burning in me ever since. It wasn’t just a sermon—it was a spiritual ignition. If you’ve ever felt like you're living in the middle of a “grey zone,” between the dream and the breakthrough, this message is for you.

Let me take you back…

I stood in our beloved Factory—not just a church building, but a place built by ordinary hands for extraordinary purpose—and I spoke on success. Not the worldly success that’s all hype and no heart. I’m talking about biblical success. The kind that Joseph walked in. The kind where the Bible says,

“The Lord gave him success in everything he did.”

And it all began with one simple truth: Success begins when Jesus shows up.

Come on. You can have all the plans, all the goals, all the dreams—but until Jesus shows up, it's just effort without power. But when He walks into your shop front, your living room, your hospital bed, your marriage, your business—that’s where revival begins.

We’ve gotten shy in the Church about words like “success” and “prosperity.” But they’re not dirty words—they’re Bible words. And God isn’t afraid of blessing His children. He just wants our hearts right. The key is learning to welcome Jesus into every space.

The Amazon Encounter

I told the story that day of a trip I made to the Amazon jungle.

The dream was revival. But the reality? Cyanide in the water. Floating fish. Fear. Disappointment. But right in the middle of all that chaos, Jesus showed up. A hosepipe became the only source of clean water on the island. A little building turned into a glory bomb site. The power of God hit so hard, the pastor ran out of his own service. That’s what happens when Jesus steps in.

And here’s what I said then, and I’m still saying now:

You are the revival.

Not the next speaker. Not the next move. You. When Jesus is in you, and you walk into a room, things must shift. They must. But here's the part we forget—between the dream and the fulfillment, there's always a wilderness. A grey zone. A door slammed in your face, again and again. Just like Joseph. But every slammed door is a step closer to your Palace Door.

Your Palace Door Year

And I believe this is your Palace Door year. You’re about to step into it—if you don’t give up in the grey zone.

I want to encourage you to go back and listen to that message. Let it sink in again. Especially if you're tired. Especially if you’ve been disappointed. Because there’s something else I shared that morning that we must get into our spirit:

All Success Flows from the Love Zone

Love God. Love people. Keep your heart clean. Leviticus 19:18—

“Love your neighbour as yourself.”

Boom. Right in the middle of 613 laws, God drops the one that unlocks it all. That’s not accidental. That’s a blueprint.

So how do we walk through the Palace Door daily?

Deal with the junk in 10 seconds. If someone annoys you, forgive fast. Don’t let that offence set up an Airbnb in your mind. Hand it to God—immediately. That’s spiritual warfare right there.
Declare “Jesus is King.” When you say it, you're not just saying words. You’re opening the door for the full authority, power, and anointing of heaven to flow through you. You're not just inviting help—you’re welcoming the King of kings. And when He shows up, anxiety has to bow. Depression has to run. Miracles start flowing.

I said it then and I’ll say it again now:

When Jesus is King, success follows.

So friend, are you ready? Are you hungry for more than a nice Sunday? Because the Palace Door isn’t just waiting at the end of your life in heaven—it’s available every morning. But you have to walk through it.

Embracing the Fire

Watch the full message. Share it with someone who’s stuck in the grey zone. We’re still believing for miracles. This isn’t hype, it’s hope. Holy Spirit fire. Jesus in the room.

Let’s go into the second half of this year blazing with a new fire. Let’s believe that this is the year where we don’t just talk about revival.

We become it.

Much love,

Pastor Jimi

P.S. If you missed the message the first time, or just need to feel that fire again, the link’s below. I dare you—listen with an open heart and expect a shift.

🔥 Listen to the full message: “Success Starts When Jesus Shows Up”