There had to be some questions hanging in the air at this point. I’m guessing the disciples were thinking to themselves: “Ok, Jesus. These past three years have been quite a ride! We’ve followed you and done our best to learn all that you’ve been trying to get through to us. It’s true we weren’t always the quickest when it came to your teachings and miracles, but we tried to keep up. We watched you die and then return to life. Well, we were freaked out when you appeared to us after you had risen from the dead, but touching your hands and feet helped. We believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God. Man, does that change everything! But…now what?”
Then Jesus disappears into a cloud and they can no longer see him. I’d be staring up into the sky, too! What I love here is that Jesus knew they still needed more answers so he sent two angels to help clear things up.
The story isn’t over yet. There’s work to do until Jesus comes back. So to answer the “now what” question: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (v.8)
Your mission is to let those in your world see Christ. Share his love and forgiveness. And use his Helper to do work.
-Gina G.
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