The Heavens Opened
By Anna Rountree
God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, who gave the revelation, commissioned the book, and to whom we offer it in love, praise, and thanksgiving.
"Truly, truly I say to you, you shall see the heavens opened..."
-John 1:51
How it Happened
"You will receive a visitation." With these simple words our lives were blasted from one realm into another, although we did not realize it at the time. My husband and I received this promise at a dinner party a few days before we left the city...
On the eve of Hanukkah, 1994, in a cabin on a lake in Texas, suddenly, the heavens opened as the Spirit ushered me into the very throne room of God. I saw with such startling clarity that I could not deny what I was seeing.
The Attack
A colossal battering ram, ancient and terrifying, moves across the desert toward the Church. Its goat's head is laughing, but there is a way to escape—a way that leads higher than any earthly wall.
The Escape
A crystalline glass stairway appears, stretching beyond view into Heaven. Led by an angel, we ascend higher and higher, leaving the darkness of the world behind as we enter the realms of light.
Paradise
Welcome to the celestial park. Ethereal light, rolling hills of vibrant color, and the STAIRPORT await. Here, everything is alive, and the boundary between the heart and the heavens begins to dissolve.
Angelic Training
Discover 'The Annex,' where thousands of angels are trained in the spiritual gift of healing. Witness the order and dedication of the heavenly host as they prepare to minister to the needs of the saints.
The Walled Garden
An intimate meeting with the Lord Jesus in a private garden. Experience the depth of His love as He reveals a 'new name' written on a white stone—a symbol of the eternal bond between God and His child.
The White Eagle
Soar on wings of worship. The majestic White Eagle represents the strength and perspective of the Spirit, calling us to leave the lowlands of the flesh and find our nest in the high places of God's presence.
The Throne of God
The ultimate destination: the Throne Room of the Father. A pillar of white fire, the sea of glass, and the overwhelming radiance of absolute holiness. Here, we find the heartbeat of the universe.