Joining in the Celebration of Jesus

Acts 1:1-11

Joining in the Celebration of Jesus

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Today is a day of great celebration. Christ Jesus, victorious over every enemy, has ascended to heaven! He returns to the Father, taking with him as “captives” the hearts of those who love him. All power and authority in heaven and earth now belong to him. Can you imagine the joy of the whole heavenly court as they welcome Jesus home? Can you picture all of them bowing low, acknowledging him as their valiant King of Glory?

Jesus, the man of sorrows acquainted with such grief; Jesus, beaten, scourged, and put to death; Jesus, mocked as a false prophet, ridiculed as a fake king, taunted as a powerless priest, has been vindicated! And now that he is enthroned, he seeks to share his victory with his people. He has brought with him into glory that same human nature…

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