Mark 16:19 NLT: “When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with the believers, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand.”
We’ve been looking at the 40 days between the resurrection and Jesus’ ascension. Today’s scripture talks about the last of those days. Jesus spoke, taught and preached during his final 40 days on earth. His presence confirmed that he was very much alive. Paul writes that the risen Jesus “appeared to more than 500 brothers at once, most of whom are still living.” He’s implying eyewitnesses. Just ask around. Plenty of people have seen Jesus walking and talking during the days following the crucifixion.
Jesus is doing these things himself to let believers know that salvation is possible. Death is not the end. There is life after this life. He will prepare a place for believers in his Father’s house, God’s Kingdom. Satan may be after your soul, but those aligned with Jesus will be spared Satan’s torture. Jesus is our key to eternal life in God’s presence. Eternity is a very long time!
After his final words, Jesus was taken up into heaven. I dream about what that will be like, gaining entrance to the Kingdom. In my mind, I say, “I’m with that guy over there, the one just to the right of God. He’s my Redeemer!”
Jesus came to rescue all who would believe!
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus In the City Fellowship
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