What Kind of Witness Are We?

 N.T.#668 "What Kind of Witness Are We?"

 Nov. 6, 2025 

Luke 24-Part 7 

LET IT GLOW

When we moved away from our families, came to visit, then left for home, it was a time of sadness for being separated from them, but also joyous as we looked forward to the Lord using us in kingdom work. I understand now that our daughter and her children live so far away. Mixed emotions seem to prevail. I wonder if it was the same for the disciples of Jesus. 

Jesus commanded His disciples to stay in Jerusalem and wait for what His Father had promised-the Holy spirit, so that they would be empowered from on high. (verse 49)

Waiting is very difficult for me. How about you? Things seem to go through my mind-good scenarios, bad ones. My imagination seems to run wild at times. What ifs pop up. So I have to cling to the faithfulness of God. He is in control. Wait for His timing not mine. so many Psalms speak about waiting on the Lord. David surely had to learn how to do that. It was about a 15 year wait before David became king of Israel.

LET IT GROW

Previously, Jesus assured His followers they had a message the world needs to hear. (verse 47) Repentance and then remission of sins found in faith in Jesus as Savior was their message to share with the world. And so it is for us..

And ye are witnesses of these things. (verse 48)

Witnesses , in Greek, means martyr.

The Holy Spirit is sent with power by God Himself. It was to be the beginning of gospel outreach in Jerusalem. (verse 47)

Jesus led His followers toward Bethany, high upon a hill east of Jerusalem, just a couple of miles. There, Jesus' beloved city could be seen. His next visit to earth will be standing on the Mount of Olives. (Zech. 14:4)

There, Jesus lifted up His hands and blessed them. (verse 50) It was a benediction, a blessing, and they got to see the ascension of Jesus, carried into heaven. I wonder if angels did it, lifting the Son of God to the right hand of the Father onto His deserved throne on the right.

Wow! What a sight and experience they never forgot!

The followers returned to Jerusalem as commanded. How did they do it? With great joy! This hopeless people now had hope; broken people had purpose; the abandoned people had experienced the presence of God. 

And were continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.  (verse 53)

Worship, joy, praise-that's where our faith in the Risen Lord Jesus Christ should lead us. (Tony Evans)

LET IT GO

Are our days filled with great joy? If not, then meet with Jesus. 

Praise and bless the Most High God!

Thank You Jesus You are always with us.

Use us to be Your witnesses.

What kind of witness are you and I for the Lord?