Luke 24:50-51 (ESV)
50 And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up
his hands he blessed them. 51 While he blessed them, he parted from them and
was carried up into heaven.
What was this blessing that Jesus gave to these disciples
as He ascended to heaven? Whatever He said, it caused the disciples to stop and
worship Him. Then they returned to Jerusalem with great joy—not just joy, but
great joy! How could these disciples, who had been through so much with Him,
leave that place full of joy, even after Jesus had vanished to heaven?
The answer is simple: Jesus had all authority, and now it
was going to be bestowed on them. In a short time they would engage the most
powerful force in the universe—Spirit-empowered prayer. How could they not be
filled with unspeakable joy?
Those in the teaching profession recognize that there are
many ingredients that make an effective teacher. Nonetheless, no matter how
many teaching theories or strategies emerge, the greatest and most effective
method that teachers identify is example, example, and example. Jesus’s life
was the supreme example of prayer. He began His ministry in prayer at His
baptism. He prayed about all things. Now, Jesus was ending His time on the
earth in prayer as He ascended to the Father.
Because we have many different gifts and unique parts to
play in Christ’s church, we will leave a variety of legacies. However, there is
clearly one great legacy open to all of us. I believe it is one to which we all
should aspire. Let this be our prayer, Lord: “May the legacy of our lives be
answered prayer, as was Yours.”
Dear Lord, we thank You that we can come to You in prayer.
Thanks that we are each given unique gifts to use in Your ministry. In the Name
of Jesus, Amen.
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