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great forty days are now complete. After the resurrection we are told in
the Book of Acts that the Risen Savior remained on earth mingling with
disciples and many others for forty days. We have experienced some of
those encounters during these Easter Days. Now our eyes are focused with
the disciples to the Ascending Lord, ascending into heaven where he sits
on the right hand of the father, a position of power and authority
where he shall remain until the final day when he comes again. We look
with amazement as the disciples did (Acts 1:1-11), if with some
concern about who would now do the ministry. And we are assured with the
angels from heaven, that this same Jesus whom we have seen go up into
heaven will return again to receive unto himself all believers in Christ
everywhere in eternal glory. We have the privilege of living in that
time when we have seen, and wait to see what is to come. Meanwhile we
look to next week’s joyous and somewhat mysterious celebration of the
outpour of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. (You are encouraged to
wear red, the festive color of celebration on that day). |