Gate of Heaven

Gate of Heaven

In 1992, Hurricane Andrew destroyed entire neighborhoods. The owner of a house that remained standing explained that he had built according to the prescribed building codes for withstanding hurricanes. The incident sparked debate about the quality of the houses destroyed by the hurricane. The fact of the matter is all houses will be destroyed except the house of God.

In Genesis 28:17, “This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."  Jacob identified the house of God by its effect, more than its structures and traditions. To him it was a God ordained moment or experience not just a place. Jacob was in some place alone lying on a least comfortable pillow of stone. There was no building, no bank account, no choir, no church uniform, no program or structure yet he experienced the house of God.

Being in the house of God is about receiving a revelation of God concerning what you are going through in life.  Being in the house of God is awakening to the blessing of God’s presence and abounding provisions (Genesis 28:16). Being in the house of God is hearing the voice of God instilling peace in your mind and soul. God’s first words to Jacob were ‘I am Jehovah the God of Abraham your Father’.  Jehovah is the redemptive name of God and Abraham represents  God’s covenant promise.  Often God began speaking to people by saying ‘peace to you’ or ‘do not be afraid’. In other words - settle down. I am here. You will be well. Peace and stillness of heart precede hearing the plan of God. Will you be still and know that He is God? God calmed Jacob’s mental and emotional storms. He was refreshed and strengthened. He had been on the run from danger now he would be on the run for God.

Being the house of God is being the gate of heaven.   The gate of heaven is a center of God’s power and fortitude. As the house, believers are the fortified interface between heaven and earth. It means that you as believers will determine how much of heaven earth enjoys and how much of earth heaven touches. You can free God’s work by letting Him be the king over your life.  Wherever the people of God are the house is there and they offer the gate of heaven. Open up the gate by prayer, courage and faith to let God come through into situations.