Pastor Dan Olson
Christ’s Ascension Means He Is Closer Than Ever—Conventional wisdom would say that if Christ has ascended into heaven, he is farther away from his followers than when he was visibly on earth. The resurrection reality is that it is the other way around. Now that Christ has ascended, he is closer than ever. The living and ascended Savior has reassumed full use of all his divine power. So, if you need Christ’s help, you don’t need to hunt for him in Galilee. You can call to him in prayer, wherever you are, whenever you want, and he hears and acts. You want to hear Jesus speak? You don’t need to chase him down. Open his Word and listen to his powerful, life-giving voice.
The ascension marks the completion of Jesus’ earthly mission, but it does not signify the end of his work. Christ ascended to exercise his limitless authority for the Church as we carry out our mission to be Christ’s ambassadors of grace to the world. Because of this, the Festival of the Ascension is one of the oldest and most joyful celebrations in the Christian Church.
