Devotion:
Can you imagine what it must have been like for the disciples in their experiences with Jesus after his resurrection? Talk about mountaintop experiences! All that Jesus had been trying to teach them now came into clearer focus. He really was the Messiah, the Son of God! And they were getting to experience his promise of life after death in this world. He reminds them of their mission and ascends back to heaven. Heavenly messengers then ask a key question: “Why do you stand here looking into the sky?” In other words, move on; there is work to be done. Life goes on and you have been given a mission.
Now they had to go about discerning how to live that mission without the physical presence of Jesus with them; how to stay connected to the same Spirit that was in him. They start by praying together. That’s always the best practice to stay connected and hear from God. Peter discerns that Judas needs to be replaced and they move through that process.
From this story, be reminded that our mission is not to be focused on waiting for Christ to return. Our mission is to help as many people as possible come to know him. All of our experiences with him guide and inspire us in that mission.
Personal Worship Option:
Give thanks to God for past mountaintop experiences that have re-energized you for continuing the mission of our Lord.
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