“(Jesus) has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.” (1 Pet. 3:22). “When Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God “(Heb. 10:12).
Lord Jesus, though it doesn’t get the “press” and fanfare of your birth and resurrection, your ascension and current activity in heaven is most peace-giving and hope-fueling. Forty days after your resurrection, you ascended to the right hand of our Father. You didn’t fall into a hammock or sit back in a recliner. You climbed onto your throne. No one has ever been more active, loving, and engaged from a “seat.”
You are actively…
Making all things new (Rev. 1:5)
Delighting in us as your Bride (Isa. 62:5)
Interceding for us constantly (Heb. 7:25)
Working in all things for our good (Rom. 8:28)
Ruling over every king on the earth (Rev. 1:4b-6)
Enjoying fellowship with the Father and us (1Jn 1:3)
Sustaining all things by your powerful word (Heb.1:3)
Being worshipped by everyone in heaven (Rev. 5:9-19)
Putting all your enemies under your feet (1 Cor. 15:25)
Presenting your righteousness as ours when we sin (1Jn.2:1-2)
Preparing a place for us and “prepping” for your return (Jn.14:1–3)
Jesus, thank you… just flat out thank you. Your constant care and generosity with us wilt laugh at our unbelief, sabotage our fears, invite our trust, and invoke our worship. You are truly our most wonderful, merciful Savior. So Very Amen.