Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven as witnessed by the disciples. Prior to that glorious event Jesus gave His final talk. He commissioned the disciples to go forth as witnesses to the Life, Death, Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven and His Promised return with the faithful.
Then He (Jesus) said" When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled." Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And He said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and would be proclaimed in the authority of His Name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things.
" And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as My Father promised."
Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting His Hands to Heaven, He blessed them. While He was withythem, He left them and was taken up to Heaven. they worshiped Him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. And they spent All of their time in the Temple, praising GOD. Luke 24:44-53.
We must consider, during prayer and meditation on the Word of God, how this commission applies to us. The final verses in the Gospel of Mark tell us what we must do as disciples. Sometimes we feel inadequate to "preach" the Gospel. We are NOT. As believers in Christ we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us and have the Power of God to tell the world about His love through Jesus. We need only to ask The Holy Spirit for the knowledge and strength to share our gift of Salvation. One way to share the Gospel is to give support to those who have the ministry of missions. Another way is to PRAY unceasingly for all in our midst who may not yet have received Jesus unto everlasting life. PRAY for the holy boldness to speak the Word, with love, and to live the life that glorifies Jesus. Our very lifestyle is a powerful opening for people to approach us and ask why we are so happy! AMEN?
7 comments:
Amen!
Amen!
I thank God everyday that we each have a calling on our lives. We each have a divine destiny that no else can fulfill. What God has called each of us to do is bigger than we can imagine. God does not look at age, I am proof of that. He looks at if we are willing to give our whole selves away to Him. And accept His call on our lives.
Thank You Granddad for in your blog preaching the Word of God.
You are truly a blessing.
Love, Sarah
Amen!!
Good word! Your sharing today has really blessed me. Sometimes we forget that sharing our gift of salvation invites others to enter into unspeakable joy.
Thank you for taking the time to remind us on how easy it is on sharing the Good News
Thank you so much for sharing with us. I LOVE how God speaks through you!!
Thank you for reminding us about Jesus' glorious ascension into heaven! We are called to continue Jesus' work.
All to God's glory. Thank you Richard, for being God's voice.
Know that I'm praying for you Richard. Thanks for writing your blog. All good stuff!
Brian
Richard,
You are truly an amazing minister.
Our entire family enjoys your blog.
We all pray for you with thanksgiving for the Miracle God is completing in your body.
jr
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