When Heaven Opens: Discovering the Power of Divine Encounters [Paperback]

Graham Cooke and Lucas Sherraden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2007

Lucas Sherraden, a mainline conservative preacher, realized that the God he read about in the bible was far greater than the God he was experiencing. In an remarkable heavenly encounter, Lucas' life was suddenly transformed. As you read about his astounding experiences, you will be awakened to the God-given desire for supernatural realities fulfilling your deep longing for greatness and destiny. Co-written by best selling author Graham Cooke, When Heaven Opens chronicles Lucas' spiritual journey as he abandoned his earthly reasoning and biased interpretation of the Bible, choosing instead to pursue a supernatural God and His deeper spiritual realities. You will discover practical truths that will answer such questions as: - Does God really want me to have deeper revelation? - How can I position myself to access the angelic realm? - How do broken relationships hinder the release of God's power. - What do I do after a sudden, prophetic encounter?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Just as there are seasons in the natural, so there are in the Spirit. When Heaven Opens gives us an indication that the seasons are changing. The hunger for an authentic gospel increases daily, while great courage has caused man to emerge with the willingness needed to confront fear based restrictions in how we do life. Lucas has successfully confronted the lie that applauds us when we have more confidence in the devil's ability to deceive than the Lord's ability to keep us. I am certain that this book will affect you as it did me, and stir you up to pursue all that God has for us. Bill Johnson, Author of When Heaven Invades Earth. --Bill Johnson - Author "When Heaven Invades Earth"

Because supernatural activity is on the increase, When Heaven Opens is a timely book. It will create in you a hunger for more of God's presence and a desire for intimacy with Him. Lucas does a great job of explaining his heavenly encounters in a way that will help you experience more of God's supernatural realm. You will gain valuable lessons and insight for his experiences that can catapult you into your destiny. Gary and Kathi Oates, Authors of Open My Eyes Lord and Open My Heart Lord. --Gary and Kathi Oates - Authors "Open My Eyes Lord" and "Open My Heart Lord"

About the Author

In vocational ministry for more than twenty years and hungry for more of God's Kingdom, Lucas began traveling with Global Awakening to Brazil where, on a trip in 2005, his life was revolutionized by a Divine encounter. Through speaking and demonstrations of God's power, Lucas equips people by building faith for greater Kingdom realities. Lucas and his wife Bobbi live with their four children in Sugar Land, TX.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Lucas Sherraden Ministries (August 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427623228
• ISBN-13: 978-1427623225
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #841,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Ride the Third Wave, December 2, 2007

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Catherine M. French "Wave Rider!" (The Ruling Spirit Over Houston is the HOLY SPIRIT) - See all my reviews
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When Heaven Opens: Discovering the Power of Divine Encounters
So here we are, however tenatively, on our surfboards atop Christianity's Third Wave (Azusa Street, 1906; Charismatic movements, 1960; Vineyard, Toronto, et al, 1980) heading for the Mother of All Waves when all three, (plus Acts, plus Exodus) (plus Elijah, plus Elisha) combine. Those of us lucky enough to be alive in this age will together experience a global, unprecedented increase in supernatural activity for which nothing in our previous training has prepared us. We can see it. We can taste it. We are aching for it. We are beginning to hear stories about it ... healings, gemstones, miracles, angelic visitations ... The question is, how do we get from HERE to THERE ... and what happens when we, the average rank and file Christian - for whom such occurrences are intended - have our first supernatural encounter? Lucas' book sets forth plainly what we have all been hoping was true: that third heaven encounters really are for us - and after they happen, as they surely will, what next? This book is a much-needed treatment of supernatural encounters that firmly grounds them in the context of the Word, relationship, accountability and humility. This is a must read for everyone who is hungry for more. It will also prove to be a comfort to many leaders in the body of Jesus who have been hurt trying to pastor intensely spiritual people who handle revelation in an irresponsible way. I can't wait for Lucas' second book! Kowabunga!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book., February 28, 2008

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Steve Shaw (Grants Pass, OR) - See all my reviews
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When Heaven Opens is an incredible book about one man's encounter with God that is truly prophetic to the entire Body of Christ. I've read it twice already and given many copies away. You will find yourself in this book and your cry for the Living God will grow deeper.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When Heaven Opens, January 29, 2009

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Genny Wyles "G Wyles" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This book is for the person who is tired of living life at status-quo! This is for the person who has decided that they are going to allow God to shake off the the chains of pasivity and complacency and selfishness and really get to living! Their hearts cry is "More God". As you read the story of Lucas Sherraden, you will long for more of God too! His story is for anyone who hungers for more...anyone who desires fire!