Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter and marks Jesus ascension to heaven, just prior to the Spirit's coming on Pentecost. At this point Jesus has appeared to his disciples several times since his resurrection and now he prepare them to receive the Holy Spirit and go into the world with the good news of his resurrection from the dead.
Numbers 11:1-23, 31-35 - Moses' complaint to God about the people is similar to complaints I have made, and yet no different from Cain's response, "Am I my brothers' keeper?" Though God could have been angry with Moses, He instead provides an easier load through the appointing of elders. As God's people, there is wisdom for us in caring for each other and sharing the load. A those in Christ, there is special comfort in his words, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light," as Jesus takes all our burdens upon his shoulders.
Luke 17:1-19 - This whole section contains a lot of tough passages. The issue of forgiveness is never easy for us. The reminder of our unworthiness is hard to stomach. The story of the ten lepers reminds us of our lack of thanks and praise. Yet in all these examples, though our perspective should lead us to humility, repentance and faith, the main actor is still Jesus: forgiving us, calling us brothers and sisters rather than servants, healing us. Thanks be to God!
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