Ready, Set, Go

One of the lectionary readings for last week was Acts 1:6-14 -- the Ascension. As I read it, a few phrases popped out at me:

1. The disciples' actions demonstrated that they lived in expectation of something miraculous happening. Do we expect miracles?
2. The disciples were looking in the wrong direction. They were looking where Jesus HAD BEEN, rather than where he was going? Do we do that?
3. To be a witness is to share something that you have personally seen. In order to be a witness, we must first have had first hand knowledge of him.

They spent 3 years learning about Christ so that they could share his glory with the world.

Get ready -- grow in relationship with God. Be set -- live in expectation of a miracle. Go -- go in the right direction and share the glory of God.

And the Spirit of God will empower you.

Image: Spring Heights cross.