Springs Of Wisdom

What a spectacular event; what an unusual happening. Heaven is real! The risen Lord was “taken up” ( Acts 1: 9,11,22), and while the disciples beheld, “a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Then two angels ( in the form of men in white apparel) assured them that “this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven.” While the Apostles and disciples appeared lost in wonder and worship “gazing up into heaven,” the two angels ( two for confirmation) assured them of Christ’s Second Coming at the appointed time. The angelic proclamation gave a sure prophecy and a clear promise that Christ will return as many prophecies of the scripture affirm. The rapture of the Church is certain; Christ’s second coming is sure; His return to reign on earth is guaranteed by the divine decree. Instead of idly standing by, pray, receive power, preach and “occupy till I come.”

• Further reading ( King James Version): Acts 1: 1- 11. Acts 1: 1- 5; Luke 24: 19,45- 49; Psalms 27: 14; 62: 5,11; Isaiah 40: 31; Hosea 10: 12; 12: 3- 6; Matthew 3: 11; Luke 3: 16; 11: 9- 13; John 14: 15- 17,26; Acts 11: 15,16. Acts 1: 68; Micah 3: 8; Luke 1: 15- 17,35; 24: 47- 49; Acts 4: 31,33; 6: 5,8,10; Romans 15: 13,19; 1 Corinthians 2: 4,5; Acts 2: 32,33,38,39; 5: 32. Acts 1: 9- 11; Mark 16: 19; Luke 24: 50,51; John 14: 1- 3; 1 Thessalonians 4: 15- 17; Revelation 1: 7; 3: 11; 22: 12- 14,20; Luke 19: 10,13; Matthew 25: 1- 13; 1 John 2: 28; Revelation 2: 25- 27.