Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the ascension of Jesus into His heavenly realm. Forty days after His resurrection and a time leading His followers to spread the word that He had conquered death, He ascended into heaven. So, is that the end of the story? No way! It’s really just the beginning for us. We’ve been charged with the obligation of sharing the message of Jesus’ time on earth – His love for His people – His ultimate sacrifice for them – His compassion for all people – His forgiveness – His welcoming arms open for us to join Him in paradise.

Are you ready? Maybe because it was so long ago, the message has died down. Maybe the state of our world today and the has gone beyond forgiveness. Maybe we no longer realize the treasure that God bestowed on us through His Son. There are countless reasons that this day goes unnoticed. Think about it. The Son of God came to dwell among us. He gave up His throne in heaven for 33 years. He lived a life of poverty. He roamed the countryside without a real place to call home. Is this the kind of Savior the world is looking for today? There was nothing flashy about Jesus. Even so, He lived a life of a common man and experienced all the sorrows and pains that humanity allows, without sinning.

Today we place our hope in mere mortals who promise to make life better for us. We turn to things that lead us away from the very source of our strength. We rely on ourselves to make it through the difficulties of life. Our superheroes have become idols that have absolutely nothing to offer but false promises. God had a plan. He continues to live through those who believe and trust in Him. Don’t minimize the price He paid. He gave His life so we would live forever. His perfect plan for every individual is to draw them to Him and bring them home to heaven one day.

We have a wonderful message to share with others. Don’t underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. He will give us the words. He will work through us to glorify God. He will help us to share the truth that we will one day ascend into heaven as well.