Jesus Ascends into Heaven

Verses: Luke 24 : 50 - 53

My thoughts about the verses:

After convincing the followers that he had fulfilled all the promises that the prophesies had promised. Jesus rose into the Heavens.

Jesus was born an ancestor of the son of David.  Jesus did miracles that no one could ever explain. Jesus lived a perfect life and never transgressed against God. Jesus died and innocent man.  Laid in the grave and rose on the third day.

I want you to think about this last miracle.  On the cross Jesus commended his spirit into Heaven. Now think about this Jesus was now physically ascending into Heaven.  I think this is important when you look at the book of Revelations and the rapture occurs.  Just like Jesus ascended in this moment so will those that are here during Armageddon.

It is important to note that Jesus body returned to God.  This wasn't the first time Jesus was with God.  Jesus with God since the beginning.  Jesus is part of the trinity of God that spent time on Earth so that we could be made free from our own sins.

Prayer:

Dear God we praise you for your love.  We praise you for the sacrifices that you have made for us. We celebrate today the gift of everlasting life.  We praise you for your guidance and your example. In the name of the one who made Everlasting Life possible.  Amen

Questions:

Have you accepted God into your life?  Are you ready for the day when Jesus will call his people home?