tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838698329757338280.post2469911099154734467..comments2017-12-01T10:52:19.431-08:00Comments on Sunday Bible Study by ParishWorld.net: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations"Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838698329757338280.post-52724345436719448722011-06-02T11:01:06.648-07:002011-06-02T11:01:06.648-07:00“God mounts His throne amid shouts of joy....”
T...“God mounts His throne amid shouts of joy....” <br /><br />This week we celebrate the ascension of our Lord, <br />who was taken up to heaven <br />to be seated at the right hand of the Father, <br />far above every principality, <br />with authority over every nation, <br />as our 2nd reading tells us. <br /><br /><br />With such an awesome God on His throne, <br />what hope do we have as mere human beings <br />that he will have anything more to do with us? <br />How far away can you get if this Jesus is taken up to heaven <br />and has all things put beneath his feet (including us)? <br /><br /><br />Fortunately, for us men, <br />Jesus leaves with us <br />a way to share in His divinity, <br />through the holy Spirit which he gives to us. <br />His power and presence remain with us, <br />so long as we repent from our sins and believe in Him. <br /><br /><br />That same promise Jesus made to his disciples <br />is available to us – the promise of the Father, <br />the gift of the holy Spirit. <br />After Jesus' ascension, the disciples begin <br />their active ministry empowered by the holy Spirit. <br />That same power is given to us <br />so long as we believe – we too are called to ministry. <br />And for that we are inspired to praise the Lord , <br />as the psalmist says, “Clap your hands, <br />shout to God with joyful cries ... sing praise to God!” <br /><br />AmenBarry Lamontnoreply@blogger.com