“And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” Gen. 28:12
Jesus spoke of this ladder when He began His public Ministry. He said to Nathaniel “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.” John 1:51
That ladder, as Jacob saw it, was closed to all but Angels. In other words, due to the terrible sin debt upon man, even believing man, Heaven was closed to all. Believers who died before the Cross did not go to Heaven, but rather down into Paradise, where they actually were held captive by Satan. “Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.” Ephesians 4:8 They were comforted in Paradise; however, there was only a gulf which separated Paradise from Hell (read Luke 16:19-31)
But when Jesus died on the Cross, the sin debt was forever paid. Now that ladder is open not only to Angels, but also to all Believers.
The moment the Cross was a fact, Jesus went down into the nether parts of the Earth, and made those who had been all of this time captive of Satan, His captives, and took them with Him home to Glory. Now when a Believer dies, he instantly goes to be with Jesus all made possible by the Cross. “For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better” Philippians 1:23
LET’S PRAY.
Heavenly Father, by Your Divine Mercy and Favour, open my heart of understanding to know Your will concerning my health, marriage, family, children, business, finances, career, ministry and current situation in the glorious name of Jesus Christ.
BENEDICTION
Now the Lord of peace HIMSELF give you (Your name) peace ALWAYS by ALL MEANS. The Lord be with you all. Fountain! 😇
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