GATEWAY TO HEAVEN

							                        GATEWAY TO HEAVEN

GATEWAY TO HEAVEN: Jacob, after having received his father’s instruction and blessing,
embarks on a journey fleeing from his brother Esau whom he learned desires to kill him. On his
way to Haran he stops to rest and has a dream as recorded in Genesis 28:10-22 in which he sees a
ladder or stairway reaching from earth to heaven. He sees angels of God ascending and
descending, with the Lord standing above the stairway proclaiming to Jacob who He is, and what
He promises to do for him. When Jacob awakes, he says: “Surely the Lord is in this place and I
was not aware of it. How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is
the gate of heaven.” The next morning he calls the place – Bethel, meaning house of God. Can
you imagine what this dream did for Jacob’s faith and confidence in his time of anxiety?



It’s a powerful revelation Jacob receives - that God was with him even in his time of fear, as he
was on the run from Esau’s murderous intentions. It’s interesting that in the dream the angels are
first ascending to God in heaven before descending back down to earth. Isn’t it amazing how
God has given us such an elevated place of partnership with Him as we are called to be involved
with His plans and purpose in the earth? Our destinies are so important and strategically linked to
God’s plan for each generation that they actually include an open heaven gateway for angelic
intervention. They are watching over our lives and destinies and ascending to heaven for
instructions, and descending back down with answers and strategies.



Father – open our eyes to see this incredible invisible gateway to heaven, and the multitudes of
angels ready to go into action on our behalf. Thank you for your word that is life and spirit, and
for your rhema word that causes faith to come. In Jesus name!