The Promise of Return

4-2-2014              Acts 1:9-11

S.            9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

O.           The disciples are witness to yet another prophecy as they see Jesus received up into heaven and hear the promise of his return.

A.           Jesus will return. What a wonderful promise! I must be prepared, at all times, to every extent possible, for his return. I will be prepared. I will denounce sin, embrace salvation, follow the Spirit’s leading and encourage everyone I meet to do the same.

P.            Father; Help me to be ready, each day, each hour of each day, each minute and every second of each day to welcome the return of Jesus. I denounce my sin and declare my salvation, by faith, in Jesus Christ. I am made whole through the cross and my hope is secure. I am your son, adopted into Christ, looking forward to the day of reunification of this blessed family. Amen.