Beyond the Gate

Genesis 28:12
Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.

Genesis 28:16-17
Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it. ” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!”

John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

John 3:12-13
If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven."


Jacob dreamed of the ladder reaching to heaven and there was activity upon the ladder. Angels of God ascending and descending. Jacob realized something vital though, this was the house of God and the gate of heaven.

Jesus spoke of being born of the water and of the Spirit in order to enter the kingdom of God. Heaven is His throne and the earth is His footstool. What is the house that man can make Him?(Isaiah 66:1)

What Jesus really said to the man, Nicodemus, was that being born again was only the entrance to heaven. Some of us have just settled for the gate. Speaking in tongues is just the gate! Its not just about having the Holy Ghost! God is in the business of revelation. He seeks to reveal things that were never known to you. Its not time to get comfortable just speaking in tongues.

Jacob called this instance the house of God and the gate of heaven. God's throne is in heaven but His house is really the sanctuary of believers. There's so much more to heaven than just the sanctuary. Being born again, you just got through the gate to the sanctuary. There is still the whole tabernacle to explore!

Now, the tabernacle of the Old Testament was just copies of the things in heaven.(Hebrews 9:23)

Jesus' sacrifice was not only for the entrance, but also for the tour of the Heavenly Kingdom. The veil was torn in two so that we would know God for who He is and not just what He can do. Life in Christ ought to be an adventure, so don't settle for less than what God has for you.

Do not become complacent on just having the required ticket to paradise, explore the place! Have fun! Get involved!

God has many things in store for those who search the place out. He wants to show you the order of heaven, He wants to give you spiritual insight, He wants to show you things that others don't even have a clue of.

But, its only when you realize that its not just about the gate, its about the activity thereof. God wants to give you a sneak peek into the Most Holy Place! He wants to guide you through the place and amaze you! As He spoke to Nicodemus, He said so! Its a promise!

But, you must first realize that its not just about the gate!

God wants to show you that you can be part of the government in His city; an apostle.
Or maybe, even one who guides; a prophet.
How about one who gathers; an evangelist.
Even one who guards; a pastor.
And definitely, one who grounds; a teacher.

There are many things God wants for you and to do through you. Just understand, its for your good and His glory!

Don't settle for less, allow God to take you into different realms and levels.

ITS NOT JUST ABOUT THE GATE!