There is much discussion in Christian circles and among the highly educated about the concept of “an open heaven.” I can’t say that I have definitive answers for us, but I always like to open the Bible to read what God is saying about every topic.
The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. (Deu 28:12)
This passage of the Bible gives us the idea that “opening heaven” to a person means that they shall experience God’s plentiful blessings, favor, and prosperity.
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. (Mal 3:10)
The verse above discusses opening the windows of heaven to pour out ABUNDANT blessings upon each one who gives generously to the Lord’s work, church, and people.
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. (Lk 3:21)
The Scriptures tell us that at the time of Jesus’ water baptism, as Jesus prayed, the heaven above Him was opened! The Bible goes on to say:
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” (Lk 3:22)
When I ponder Luke 3:21-22 along with John 1:50-51, I start to draw some basic conclusions for myself. Let’s read the verses in John:
Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” 51 And He said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” (Joh 1:50-51)
This section of Scripture is actually a record of Jesus speaking, and Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
The “Son of Man” refers to Jesus Christ, Himself.
My conclusion from studying these Bible verses is that the person of Jesus IS our open heaven, and all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord live under an open heaven. All praises to God most High!
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