Th Ascension of Jesus marks the beginning of the end. It is a turning point in history to the end of days, but also a beginning. Ever since Jesus left earth and headed for heaven the end days were in place. We're still here 2,000 years later wondering if He will ever return. Many say no. And that should come as no surprise. Yet this will not deter the work of the church on earth that began that day. The angels ask the men of Galilee why they have their heads stuck up in the clouds. "Get to work" is the message. And it's a dual message which also lets them know that in the same why Jesus left, He will return.
Jesus Himself while on trial declares the Son of Man will come with the clouds, and this harkens back to a vision the prophet Daniel had. These signs and more point to Jesus being the Christ, the ever living Son of God. But the one sign that stands out above all else is where this Jesus took His place, on Calvary. Jesus defeating sin, death, and the devil on the cross is the greatest sign above all, and one that produces hope within us as He rose again on the third day.
Jesus' ascension is also about our own. As He takes his place in ascending we hold onto our own resurrection and ascension with Him when He returns finally at the end of all things. But for now get your head out of the clouds, and joyously get to work.
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