Chapter one of John ends in a most strange verse: "He then added, 'Very truly I tell you, you will see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.'" (John 1:29-51) Of course the angels did come and minister to Jesus after His temptations and at Gethsemane. But in John, Jesus is talking to Nathaniel. Was he close enough to see this wonder?
Another possibility comes out of Genesis 28:12-17. Jacob is describing a dream about a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with the angels of God ascending and descending on it. The awestruck Jacob marvels at God's presence as the LORD has just described the details of His covenant with Jacob's family.
But the thing that is so significant to us is the ladder. Our LORD did indeed become that ladder for us to heaven. He came down and bridged the gap so we don't have to earn our way there. He doesn't show us the steps to get to heaven - He is the steps - the Way. Every other religion and self-help program is about steps you have to take. "Jesus is the only One who become the step - to take you." (Ann Voscamp in "The Greatest Gift")
Let's don't miss Him as our Way by performance and preoccupation this Christmas. Let's slow and toss those to-do lists that wipe out the wonder of His coming. He wants our accessibility not our accomplishments. Come, let us adore Him.
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