Ascension of Christ
‘For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
The last enemy to be destroyed is death’
(1 Corinthians 15:25-26).
Coming between Easter and Pentecost, the Ascension does not seem very important. But think about it!
We remember that it was the moment that he left his disciples. But in fact he did not leave.
The Ascension celebrates not so much the departure of Jesus as his enthronement.
At the heart of our Christian message we say, ‘Jesus Christ is Lord’. Not luck, nature, not human power,
but Jesus reigns, putting his enemies, notably the Evil One, down. And the most wonderful news
is that he defeats death, the last enemy. We do not need to fear. Jesus is in charge.
Question for thought: Do I think of Jesus as Lord? Am I glad?
Heavenly Father, we bring before you the Diocese of Madhya Kerala in India which works
under the Women’s Fellowship of Mother India. Guide them as they help women both spiritually
and in secular fields especially as they support the elderly, provide respite care for the physically
and mentally challenged girls and care for those working in the Tabitha Tailoring Centre. Amen.