“After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and He sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it.” Mark 16:19,20 NIV
Mark skips over forty days in one statement. He jumps all the way from day of the resurrection to the day Jesus ascended back into Heaven. We might think the ascension of Jesus is a minor event with little importance for us. In truth, the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most important components of our faith. Let me share a few reasons why the ascension of Jesus is so important. The Ascension made our Lord’s purposes clear. While Jesus waited with the disciples, they still held to the hope of a temporal, earthly kingdom. When He left and sent the Holy Spirit, they were made to see that Jesus came to save sinners and not sit upon an earthly throne. The Ascension made our Lord’s presence real, not only to the early disciples but to each one who has accepted Him, as Saviour and Lord, through the indwelling power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Not only could the Holy Spirit be with disciples and in them all at the same time; but He could work through them all at the same time, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Jesus in John 14:12. This is true for us. The Ascension made our Lord’s plan understandable. God’s plan of salvation involves all three members of the Trinity. The Father sent the Son. The Son gave His life and shed His blood on the cross. The Spirit was sent to take that message and apply it to the hearts of all, including yours and mine. Hallelujah.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus, we celebrate Your Ascension with great joy.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Thank You, Father, for sending Your Son, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus for giving Your life and shedding Your blood on the cross. Thank You Holy Spirit for taking the message of the Cross and applying it to our hearts and changing our lives forever. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
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