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Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Heaven
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of this there was gladness and triumph. Their faces glowed with a
happiness that did not originate on earth. With rejoicing they told
the wonderful story of Christ’s resurrection and ascension, and many
people believed them.
The Disciples’ Fear Was Gone!
The disciples no longer had any distrust about the future. They
knew that Jesus was in heaven and that His sympathies were still
with them. They knew that they had a friend at the throne of God,
and they were eager to present their requests in the name of Jesus. In
awe they bowed in prayer, repeating the assurance, “Whatever you
ask the Father in My name He will give you. ... Ask, and you will
receive, that your joy may be full.”
John 16:23, 24
. And Pentecost
brought them fullness of joy when the Comforter came to be with
them, as Christ had promised.
All heaven was waiting to welcome the Savior. As He ascended,
He led the way, and the multitude of captives set free at His resur-
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rection followed. As they approached the city of God, the escorting
angels gave the challenge—
Lift up your heads, O you gates!
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
Joyfully the angels waiting at the gates responded—
Who is this King of glory?
They said this, not because they did not know who He was, but
because they wanted to hear the answer of exalted praise—
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O you gates!
Lift up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 24:7-9