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Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Heaven
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After the trial and crucifixion, the disciples’ enemies expected
to see on their faces an expression of sorrow and defeat. Instead
of this there was gladness and triumph, their faces aglow with a
happiness not born of earth. With rejoicing they told the wonderful
story of Christ’s resurrection and ascension, and their testimony was
received by many.
The Disciples’ Fear Was Gone!
The disciples no longer had any distrust of the future. They
knew that Jesus was in heaven and that His sympathies were with
them still. 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, “If you ask
anything of the Father, He will give it to you in My name... . Ask,
and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
John 16:23, 24
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RSV. And Pentecost brought them fullness of joy in the presence of
the Comforter, as Christ had promised.
All heaven was waiting to welcome the Saviour. As He ascended,
He led the way, and the multitude of captives set free at His resurrec-
tion followed. As they drew near to the city of God, the challenge
was given by the escorting angels—
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Lift up your heads, O ye gates;
And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors;
And the King of glory shall come in.
Joyfully the waiting sentinels responded—