Luke 24:50-53 – Conquerors
Jesus leaves His disciples in the very act of blessing them. Jesus has come to earth to bless and not to curse, and blessing He goes. He comes in love and not in anger, and in love He goes away. He comes not as judge, but as a compassionate Friend, and as a Friend He returns to His Father. He has been a Saviour full of blessings to His followers while He is with them. He will be a Saviour full of blessings to them even after He is taken away.
But where does He go? Heaven. He is in the presence of God. He is preparing a place for all His people. As a High Priest, Jesus has gone into heaven to intercede for all who believe on Him. There in the holy of holies He presents on their behalf His own sacrifice, and obtains for them daily supplies of mercy and grace. A day will come when Jesus will return from heaven, to bless His people, gather them together, and restore all things. For that day let us wait, and long, and pray.
Why are the disciples so joyful? Just a short time ago, they are weak, afraid, and depressed, and left as orphans in an angry world. The answer is short and simple. The disciples rejoice because now for the first time they see all things clearly about their Master. They understand it all. Their doubts are removed. Their stumbling-blocks are taken away. They understand now why Christ had to suffer and die; they understand what forgiveness and salvation is and who they serve. And confident in their King, they go out to conquer the world. If we are joyless, it’s because our faith is weak. Let us search the Scriptures, prayerfully, digging into it’s treasures, so that we can see things more clearly ever day and being filled with joy go out to conquer the world.
Questions
- Where does Jesus go?
- What is He doing there?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.