I was reading the book of Isaiah where the prophet Isaiah cried out to The LORD in desperation, saying,
“Oh that thou would rend the heavens and come down.” Isaiah 64:1.
The Passion Translation says in Isaiah 64:1-2,
“Oh, if only you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would tremble at your presence. Then the mountains would quake and the hills would melt before you.” Isaiah 64:1-2.
As I was reading this, I heard The Holy Spirit say, “I AM about to visit My People once again.
Their cries have been heard and they are about to experience the Open Heavens that they’ve longed for.
I AM about to release My Glory across this Nation and around the world.
Many will begin to experience extraordinary encounters in their personal lives and ministries.
Some of you may be thinking, but in the natural there are wars and rumors of wars. Yes, darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people — but The LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.
It’s imperative that you keep your focus on Jesus at all times.
Don’t be moved by evil reports. Be led by The Holy Spirit in these trying times. Come up to a higher place above the turbulence and turmoil.
Even though circumstances in the natural world seem to be against you, remain steadfast and stand on the promises of the Word of God.
A spiritual awakening is underway, and many of you are discerning the intense battle raging in the heavenly realm.
This is not just your imagination. It’s a real confrontation between the forces of darkness and the forces of light.
Some of you will begin to receive visitations and revelations such as Paul experienced when he said that he didn’t know if he was in his body or out of his body.”
He said in 2 Corinthians 12,
“I must boast, but it doesn’t do me any good. Let me tell you about the visions I’ve had and the revelations I’ve received from The LORD.” 2 Corinthians 12:1 TPT.
Then The LORD brought me to the story when Jesus was water baptized by John. You could find it in all four gospels.
“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”” Matthew 3:16-17.
Everywhere that Jesus went after The Holy Spirit came upon Him, He experienced an Open Heaven.
He touched and fed multitudes supernaturally, healed the sick, and raised the dead.
He has given us the same Authority, Power, and Anointing to walk and live under an Open Heaven.
The same Holy Spirit has come upon us!
The word “opened” is anoigō which is the same word that was used when Jesus died and the temple veil was torn in two.
It is the same word that was used in Acts 16:26 when the prison doors were opened and Paul and Silas were set free.
It’s the same word in John 9:17 where the blind man’s eyes were opened. There is an open heaven available to you, but you have to contend for it. The forces of hell don’t want you to discover it!
The LORD is showing me that some of you are looking back to mighty revivals of the past and asking Him to resurrect them, but The Holy Spirit is saying that He is no longer there — but He’s coming with something new! When Jesus was raised from the dead, the Angel went to the woman at the tomb and said, “He’s not here, He is risen.”
In the same way, we need to seek the risen Jesus who is going to send a fresh revival which may be unfamiliar to us and appear different from the past revivals.
He’s raising up a new generation who knows how to touch Heaven and create portals to access the heavenly realms.
He’s raising up new generals and a new body of believers whom the gates of hell will not prevail against.
They will overcome and annihilate every evil assault that comes against them.
Many will begin to have angelic encounters as they seek the living Jesus from among the dead. It is time to raise your vision higher.
Jesus is looking for those who will demonstrate His Kingdom on this earth as it is in heaven with Miracles, Signs, and Wonders following.
He is calling us to a higher level of fasting, praying, and seeking His face in the Secret Place. This is the place where He will equip and empower us.
Some of you have grown weary from the journey. But The LORD will meet you where you are, and ignite all the sacrifices that you’ve made to Him.
He will rekindle your faith once again and you will find the strength to pursue the vision that He’s given to you.
You will run with the horses once again, and finish the race that is set before you, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of your faith.
“One day, Jesus came from the Galilean village of Nazareth and had John immerse him in the Jordan River. The moment Jesus rose up out of the water, John saw the heavenly realm split open, and The Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove. At the same time, a voice spoke from heaven, saying: “You are my Son, my cherished one, and my greatest delight is in you!” Mark 1:9-11.
This is an updated edition of a post originally published on A Word in Season
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