Thursday, May 5, 2016

The Ascension: Two-Way Trust

The Ascension of Jesus completes the earthly mission of the Incarnate Son of God.  As he returns to the Father, he entrusts the continuation of his mission to the Eleven, trusting that his formative years with them, his example and teachings combined with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, will enable them to "preach the Gospel to all nations."  On the part of the Apostles, they are called to trust that, as much as they miss his bodily presence, he will indeed be with them till the end of the age. (cf. Mt 28: 20b).  A great deal hinges on this double trust. 
So too should this trust inform and enable US to carry out the same mission Jesus gave to the Apostles:  To teach, to preach, to be the presence of Jesus in our world through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.  Same deal.  Why then, look questioningly up to the sky or anywhere else, but rather "turn to" (in Navy terms) and get on with our commission?
Bro. Rene

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