Readings for Sunday, May 12 – The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53
- As Jesus is preparing to ascend to the Father 40 days after his Resurrection, the disciples still have questions for him. Jesus tells them that it is not for them to know God’s plan. They are to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth and the Holy Spirit will be sent to empower them. Can you imagine yourself at the scene of the Ascension standing among the disciples? What is it like to watch as Jesus disappears into the clouds?
- Joy overwhelms the psalmist as he imagines God being enthroned in heaven. Today we celebrate Jesus being enthroned at the right hand of God the Father. What does his throne symbolize?
- In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes Jesus as enthroned above every principality, authority, power, and dominion. The name of Jesus is above every name in every age. What does it mean that Jesus is enthroned above all earthly expressions of power?
