“The heavens were opened and I saw visions of God….” Ezekiel 1:1
The heavens opened for Ezekiel.
“and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove”
Matthew 3:16
The heavens opened for Jesus.
“But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; and he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 7:55-56
The heavens opened for Stephen.
“And Jesus said to Nathaniel, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
John 1:51
The heavens were to be opened for Nathaniel.
“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war.”
Revelation 19:11
Heaven opened for John.
‘“And it shall be in the last days, God says, That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind ; And your sons and your daughters will prophesy , And your young men will see visions , And your old men will have dreams “
Acts 2:17
Heaven will open for God’s people.
On Sunday, September 8th, 2019 during communion time, as I prayed I had a vision of me bowing before the throne of God, one among billions in white robes with the light of the glory of God shining down on us all. It was warm and comforting and I felt connected to the scene. It was a holy moment of feeling lifted up into the heavenlies. Tears slid down my cheeks and I felt God’s love flow over me as I sat there after having taken communion and just enjoyed the time of being with him.
Heaven opened to me, Cathy.
I have listened for years as a number of people have told me about visions…. of seeing a loved one in heaven with Jesus, of having a deceased loved one visit them in a dream or vision, of hearing God speak to them of caution, delight, or direction……
Each story I’ve heard has brought correction or comfort or great joy to the person who experienced God’s presence in these ways.
I suspect many more people have these experiences than speak of them. These are kairos moments in the lives of God’s people.
How different would the world be if these things were spoken of between believing friends, among our small groups, in our Bible studies, in our worship services, in our communities, across our world?
Lord, let it be.