Today, the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, we remember the ascension of Jesus that he spoke of in John 16 and which we see happen in Acts 1:9. Since the first century, Christians have observed this day as the day Jesus ascended to heaven. They remember his return to the Father, anticipate in gratitude the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and set their eyes ahead on doing His good work!
I can’t think about this day without remembering that Jesus, from where He sits at the right hand of God, intercedes for us through the power of the Holy Spirit. I love that. (Romans 8:34 and Hebrews 7:25)
Consider commemorating this day (or sometime this week!) with a hike to a hilltop or perhaps having a picnic! If it’s raining like it is here in Massachusetts, perhaps simply observe the sky or a canopy of trees and remember that day of long ago.