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The Ascension of Our Lord

 

Please read and meditate on Acts 1:9-11 and Luke 24:50-53*

Today, we recognize the Ascension of Christ. Around 40 days after His Resurrection, our Lord Jesus ascended into Heaven. Many of us don’t take the time to understand the significance of Jesus’s Ascension. Even though it was sad to see Jesus leave His disciples, there were several things that Jesus needed to accomplish by ascending to Heaven.

1.) Mediation: Jesus is our Great High Priest. The role of the high priest was to provide sacrifice to God and reconciliation to God on behalf of the people. This is what Jesus did through His Sacrifice and Ascension. He is seated on God’s right hand to intercede for His Church. See Romans 8:34.

2.) Kingship: Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven is a fulfillment of Psalm 110. Seated at the right hand of The Father, Jesus has been exalted as The Eternal King of the universe. Seated on Heaven’s throne, Jesus is both King and Judge of all nations. 

3.) Promise of the Holy Spirit: Jesus told His followers that He would eventually have to leave them. But Jesus assured them that He would send them The Spirit of Truth who would be with them forever. By sending the Holy Spirit, Christ can be ever-present with us. See John 14:15-17.

                        
                        Prayer

Risen Lord, You paid the penalty for sin at the Crucifixion and defeated Death at the Resurrection. At the Ascension, Your reign and intercession was established. Thank You for interceding on our behalf. Thank You for reconciling us to The Father. Let us take comfort in the fact that You’re seated on the Throne and nothing escapes your watchful Eyes. You are in complete control. Let us find rest in Your Sovereignty.

On Good Friday, we remember Your Crucifixion. 

On Easter, we celebrate Your Resurrection. 

On Ascension Day, we look to You as our Risen Lord and King, who is alive forevermore.

Amen

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