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What Happens in an Open Heaven?
by James W. Goll
December 2007
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Greetings in the great name of Jesus! It is a joy and an honor to come to each of you through the worldwide web.
This is my third part in a three part Series on Open Heavens. I was not planning on doing this - but I became the student as this all unfolded. The Holy Spirit kept giving me downloads and so here is Part Three on “What Happens in an Open Heaven?”
I have co-authored a new book with a great journalist named Julian Loren called Shifting Shadows of Supernatural Experiences. The cover is brilliant and makes a wonderful Holiday present. We also have some other great Holiday Specials of our Trilogies just for you!
We hope to see many of you at our Annual Secret Place Gathering – Living in the Glory this January 17 – 19, 2008 right in Franklin, TN at our home church – Grace Center. Come join Mahesh Chavda, David Herzog, Jill Austin and our EN Team in starting the New Year off right!
Thanks for your ongoing prayers and support that enables our EN team to do the work of the Lord. Remember, together we make a great team!
Blessings to Each of You!
Dr. James W. and Michal Ann Goll
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What Happens in an Open Heaven?
by James W. Goll
While ministering in Long Island, NY recently, the Holy Spirit asked me a question right in the middle of worship. “What happened in the Bible when an Open Heaven occurred?” I thought I knew the answer as I had studied this out a few times before. But instead of thinking I knew it all, I turned to the Holy Spirit and asked Him to show me in the Word of God.
I was quickly thrown is a Bible Study that truly had the spirit of revelation on it. The download that came was amazing indeed. The following is what the Holy Spirit revealed to me from the Bible on “What Happens in an Open Heaven.”
What Does the Bible Say Happens in An Open Heaven?
The following are some of the occasions in Scripture of when Open Heavens occurred and what happened as a result.
Genesis 28:13 – Jacob fell to sleep on a rock and had a vivid dream where a ladder came down from heaven with angels ascending and descending. God stood at the top of the ladder as Jacob’s perspective was changed concerning his assignment.
Ezekiel 1:26-28 – The Radiant One appears in the midst of the four living creatures and the fire of God. Ezekiel sees the manifested dimension of the glory of God resulting in worship and the release of the penetrating the voice of the Lord.
Matthew 3:16, 17 – The Holy Spirit descended and remained upon Jesus as the voice of the Father spoke declaring, “This is My son in whom I am well pleased.”
Acts 7:54, 55 – Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit and gazed into heaven and saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Acts 9:5 – Saul had an intense God Encounter that changed his life, brought him to salvation and resulted in an apostolic call was released.
Acts 10 – The sky was loosened while Peter was in meditation and the apostolic gospel to the gentiles was given by revelation.
Revelations 4:1, 2 – A door was standing open in heaven and a sound came forth saying, “Come up here and I will show you things to come.” Then John was shown the throne of God and Him who sits up the throne.
What Can We Expect in a True Open Heaven?
What He did before He will do again! Like in historic revivals, open heavens on are the increase in our day. What can we expect in a true open heaven? Apostolic commissionings emerge, angels appear, the voice of the Lord rattles every cage, revelation pours forth and so much more happens.
But the common thread that I found in the midst of all the scriptural activities was profound and yet amazingly simple. God became more real! God stood at the top of the ladder, the radiant one manifested, the Holy Spirit descended, salvation was actualized, Jesus stood up, the Gentiles heard the Gospel and worship resulted as the ancient of days took His place!
So like the dream in my previous email exhorted us, “Let’s Get Positioned Properly for an Open Heaven!” Get into Kingdom Alignment. Step out of the shadows of the side edges and move into the center of His word, will and ways. Be centered in Him – after all being “centered in Christ” is the best place to be!
(To learn more about the ways of God consider purchasing my book The Seer, the corresponding Study Guide, and even the CD’s and DVD’s. These materials will truly aid you in your understanding in these supernatural ways.)
Blessings To Each of You In This Christmas Season! May Open Heavens be Yours!
Dr. James W. Goll
 Shifting Shadows of
Supernatural Experiences:
A Manual for Experiencing God
by James W. Goll & Julia Loren
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About the Authors
Julia Loren is a journalist (B.A., University of Washington), counselor (M.S., Seattle Pacific University), author of several books, and a frequent contributor to publications such as Charisma Magazine. She ministers in churches around the world and offers a variety of workshops and retreats.
Dr. James W. and Michal Ann Goll are co-founders of Encounters Network. They have shared Jesus in over 40 nations worldwide. Michal Ann directs Compassion Acts, a mission s arm of Encounters Network. They have also launched Encounters Alliance, an apostolic network of coalition leaders. They have been married for more than 30 years, have four children, and live in Franklin, Tennessee.
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James W. & Michal Ann Goll's Itinerary
and Encounters Network Sponsored Events:
January 4 – 6
Starting the Year off Right
New Song Christian Fellowship
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January 6 @ 6:30pm
The Xperience!
James W. Goll, Patricia King
Grace Inn
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Mondays, January 7, 14 & 21
Regional School of the Prophetic
James W. Goll, Ray Hughes, Ryan Wyatt
Reconciliation Church
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Clarksville, TN 3704
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January 10
“It’s Supernatural” TV taping with Sid Roth of Messianic Vision
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