Thought for the week: Ascension Day – Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

Thought for the week: Ascension Day

ON MAY 25, Christians celebrate the fact that Jesus, having risen from the dead, ascended back to his father in heaven.

As I write, Forest Green Rovers Football Club of Nailsworth celebrated their ascension to the Football League by beating Tranmere Rovers at Wembley! What an achievement! Their success brings pride and hope to their supporters.

Jesus ascension brings hope to us all. How come? One of the ultimate realities of life is that we all have to face our own death. For some it may come as a welcome end to a long time of suffering, but it inevitably means separation, pain and loss affecting everyone concerned.

Jesus ascension completes the work of the resurrection by ensuring that there is a man in heaven today who knows what it is to live on this earth and assures us that we have a champion in heaven who understands us and represents our interests. Were that true for us as we face a general election, I for one would be a lot more hopeful about engaging in the political process!

So well done Forest Green Rovers for your ascension, but thank God for your ascension Jesus, it truly inspires me that you are there for me and you really do understand!

REV DAVID AUSTIN Thameshead Benefice, Kemble

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Thought for the week: Ascension Day - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard