The Ascension and Promise of Power

Jesus stood on the Mount of Olives, surrounded by His disciples as golden light bathed the

hillside. A gentle wind stirred their robes. The moment felt sacred.

Lord, are you finally going to restore the kingdom to Israel? The question hung

in the air. Jesus looked at each of them with eyes full of purpose. The Father alone

knows the times and seasons. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon

you. You will be my witnesses everywhere. Then without warning, Jesus began to rise.

Slowly lifting from the earth as brilliant clouds gathered around Him like living glory.

The disciples gasped, reaching upward as He ascended higher and higher until the clouds completely