Ascension is a big deal. Over the years, I think we’ve forgotten about it. Or maybe we never really thought much about it. I won’t bother to speculate tonight why that might be. But I do want to start by simply saying: the Ascension of Jesus into heaven is a big deal. Let me just list some of the reasons. Let me briefly tell you why (and this will not be a complete list).

It means that Jesus has taken his seat at God’s right hand.
It means that Jesus sits and rules. All things are under his feet.
It means that Jesus intercedes for us now before the Father.
It means that Jesus is preparing a place for us with him for all eternity.
It means that Jesus would send his Holy Spirit. Remember he told his disciples, “Unless I go, I will not send the Holy Spirit.”
It means that Jesus is coming back for us.

John wants to fortify us in three ways: Our hearts, our homes, and our holiness. A look at 1 John 2:28-3:6.