Thursday, May 14, 2015

Ascension Day
 
Watchword for the Ascension — Christ says, “I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” John 12:32
 
Thursday, May 14 — Psalm 65:1–8
Proverbs 7; 1 Corinthians 14:20–35
 
Ascension of the Lord — Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15–23; Luke 24:44–53
 
The Lord shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks. Isaiah 2:4
 
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78–79
 
Father, you spoke unto us, saying that you are the only way to heaven. We reach for your hand to guide us until you call us home. We trust in the perfect timing of your plan for us. Amen.