Celebrate!Sample

Until He Comes Before His death, Jesus promised His disciples that not only would He be resurrected, but also that He would return again. (John 14:3). Here at His ascension, the promise is reiterated. The angel's words to the disciples seem to imply, ""Don't just stand there looking at the sky! Jesus is going to return as He promised, but now you go and do what He told you to do."" There are two very human responses to the promises the Lord has given us. First, we get so caught up in the moment that we lose sight of the promise entirely. In our times of trial or feverish activity, the promise of God's good work in us is simply set aside. Second, we can become so captivated by God's promise for our future that we neglect the tasks He has given us today, which are to become the pathway for the fulfillment of all He has promised. Today be reminded, Jesus is coming again! There is much to be done to prepare ourselves and to reach the world around us in His love.