"God is rich in mercy; because of his great love for us he brought us to life with Christ Jesus when we were dead in sin. By this favor you are save. Both with and in Christ Jesus he raised us up and gave us a place in the heavens." Ephesians 2:4-6
Hope has arisen. The Christmas celebration has reached its climax. What Christ was born to accomplish, what took his suffering and death to bring about, his ascension reveals. Our destiny is forever laid before us. Our destination is made clear.
The hope of our faith shines forth from above as the cloud rises. We forever live beneath the blessing arms of Christ who intercedes for us forever.
Often time the polish in Warsaw during the War would stop at the many gateways of the many buildings where altars would be present and the tenets of the buildings would sing this song seeking hope in the midst of the german occupation: "Listen, Jesus, how your people plead/ Listen, listen, and intercede."
The faith in the ascension could not be denied.
So we join our hearts and minds in this moment of hope for all: listen, listen and intercede.
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