Devotion:
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Read Acts 1:6-11.
This passage gives us the scene where Luke shares his version of the mission Jesus gave to his disciples. Once again, we are reminded that this is such a big mission, reaching “to the ends of the earth.” Each and every one of us as Christians are called to do our part to serve that mission.
My focus for this day is on the last two verses of this passage. We can easily picture in our minds the scene of the apostles standing there with their mouths open, looking up into the sky. They had just witnessed an awe-inspiring sight. Who wouldn’t be amazed, as well as stunned!
I experience a little humor in what happens next. The angels say to them (in essence) “Why are you guys standing around looking up at the sky. You’ve been given your mission. So get to it!”
Sometimes we can get focused on Jesus’ return, studying prophecies and analyzing current events and listening to those who claim to know much about the “end times.” It’s like we’re looking up into the sky, waiting for Jesus to come back. But I hear those angels continue to tell us to stay focused on our mission: keep sharing your witness (your experience and relationship with Jesus Christ) so that people around you will come to know him. It’s a big mission, so we better stay after it!
Personal Worship Option:
Offer this prayer or one in your own words: Jesus, I confess that I often get distracted, both by my life in the world and even by “busyness” with the church, so that I lose focus on the mission you have given me. Thank you for this reminder to continuously help others come to know you. Amen.
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