Some Thoughts on the Ascension
On Thursday we remembered the Jesus’s Ascension. The timing is based entirely on the Book of Acts. The Ascension is sometimes described as the risen Jesus ascending to be with the Father, leaving us to carry on the work of God in the Spirit. We become Jesus’ hands and feet. The Ascension can also be seen as the completion of the Incarnation. In Jesus the Eternal Word of God came among us in a particular time and place . The Ascen sion describes Christ’s transition from this time and place into God’s presence, which is everywhere and eternal. Rather than being absent, the Ascended Christ is now available to all people at all times . This is the "good news": he remains with us as he continues his work. In our gospel reading we hear Jesus final prayer before the arrest and crucifixion – but with his terrified disciples present and listening. This final prayer is for them and for all future disciples,...
