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  A STAIRCASE TO HEAVEN
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can see heaven opened and
live the angelic life by running up to heaven in intercession.

Topics: "Prayer", "Mediation of Christ"
Scripture References: Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 7:7, John 1:51, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 2:18, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, 1 John 5:14-15

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DESCRIPTION
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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the connection between heaven and earth through
Jesus, who serves as the mediator and the staircase to heaven. He
explains that believers can see heaven opened and access it through
prayer, as Jesus has revealed the kingdom to them. The imagery of
Jacob's ladder illustrates the continuous exchange of prayer and divine
blessings, encouraging believers to engage in intercession and share
God's gifts with others. Spurgeon calls for a life of communion with
God, where believers ascend in prayer and descend to serve humanity. He
assures that this divine promise is fulfilled daily as they live out
their faith.

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CONTENT
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And he saith unto him, 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)

Yes, to our faith this sight is plain even at this day. We do see heaven
opened. Jesus Himself has opened that kingdom to all believers. We gaze
into the place of mystery and glory, for He has revealed it to us. We
shall enter it soon, for He is the way.

Now we see the explanation of Jacob's ladder. Between earth and heaven
there is a holy commerce; prayer ascends, and answers come down by the
way of Jesus, the Mediator. We see this ladder when we see our Lord. In
Him a stairway of light now furnishes a clear passage to the throne of
the Most High. Let us use it and send up by it the messengers of our
prayers. We shall live the angelic life ourselves if we run up to heaven
in intercession, lay hold upon the blessings of the covenant, and then
descend again to scatter those gifts among the sons of men.

This choice sight which Jacob only saw in a dream will turn into a
bright reality. This very day we will be up and down the ladder each
hour: climbing in communion and coming down in labor to save our
fellowmen. This is Thy promise, O Lord Jesus; let us joyfully see it
fulfilled.

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