Our Ascended, Active Lord
As we gather for worship, we recall the disciples gazing skyward after Jesus ascended, perhaps asking, “What now?” Do we sometimes feel a similar sense of Christ’s distance amidst our daily challenges? Today, we explore the profound truth that Jesus’ ascension was not an abandonment, but His glorious enthronement as our Active Lord! He promised His empowering Spirit and commissioned His followers to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Come, let us discover anew how our ascended Savior is powerfully present with us through His Word and Sacraments, guiding His Church and filling us with purpose until His promised return.
Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11