History of the Ascension of Jesus Christ and Its Meaning

Rancakmedia.com – Every May 26, Christians and Catholics celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ, along with the history of Jesus' Ascension and its meaning.

The Ascension of Isa Almasih was an event 40 days after Jesus' Resurrection which was witnessed by His followers.

History of the Ascension of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ was lifted up into the sky, then disappeared from view after being covered by clouds, as recorded in the New Testament passage in the Bible. The event was witnessed by His disciples.

The book of Acts has a more detailed account of Jesus' last sermon with his disciples before his ascension to heaven, in which Jesus' followers are characterized as still struggling to make sense of all that had happened to them.

Many of them believed that Jesus would restore David's kingdom, which had been destroyed after the defeat of the Babylonian Empire. Instead, Jesus had a unique purpose for Him.

You will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the earth," He told His followers.

It is recorded that Jesus was taken up to heaven when His followers watched after He left a message in the book of John.

Their shock was palpable when they found out what had happened. They are then visited by two archangels, who remind them of the message Jesus has just delivered to them.

The Meaning of Ascension of Jesus Christ

Quoting the book The Miracle of Easter: Understanding and Celebrating Easter Every Day by Pdt. Yusuf Eko Basuki, S.Th (2014), the ascension of Jesus Christ has many essential connotations for the life of Christians, including the following:

1. The Fulfillment of God's Plan

The ascension of Isa Almasih to heaven is the fulfillment of God's plan, where the incarnation of Jesus begins with His birth and ends with His ascension to heaven.

It begins with His fall to earth, then ends with His return to heaven. Ascension of Isa Almasih is also proof that His plans never fail, everything prepared by Him will surely succeed. Because He is God Almighty who created the universe.

2. Assurance of Believers Go to Heaven

The events of the ascension of Jesus Christ provide assurance and hope for Christians to enter heaven.

A place in heaven has been set aside for Jesus' followers to live after His ascension.

Then, Jesus will return again and take His people to heaven. In order to commemorate the Ascension of Jesus Christ, all Christians and Catholics in Indonesia commemorate it.

Attending Mass at the Church is one of the activities carried out on the Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ in Indonesia. Happy Ascension Day of Jesus Christ.

Conclusion

Jesus Christ was lifted up into the sky, then disappeared from view after being covered by clouds, as recorded in the New Testament passage in the Bible. The event was witnessed by His disciples.

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