SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:50-53
Jesus blessed them, then left them.
Were they disappointed… probably a little.
But notice their demeanour or state of being: they worshiped Jesus, with great joy, praising God.
They had something now that not even His physical absence could dampen.
They knew – beyond a shadow of doubt – that Jesus was alive.
And their whole lives changed as a result.
Nothing else can explain the radical transformation that came over these disciples.
Some people say they ‘made up’ this story of Jesus resurrection and ascension.
It’s hard for me to imagine people willing to give themselves over so radically for a lie.
Especially since there was no advantage to them, and a huge cost.
Yet despite persecution they worshiped Jesus, with great joy, praising God.
Makes me think about my own demeanour or state of being.
Is the blessing of Jesus in my life overflowing in how I live?
Does it shine through me even when I am struggling, or suffering, or dying?
I want my experience of Jesus and His blessing to change my life like this!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, lift Your hands over me, bless me, impress on me the good news of Your kingdom victory, that nothing can separate me from Your love. I worship You, with great joy, praising God!