An impressive farewell
Deutsch English No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. John 3:13 (ESV) 1. Jesus ascended to heaven This fact was witnessed by his apostles who were eyewitnesses. They saw him being carried in a cloud from the visible world of space and time, from the world in which we live, into heaven, into the reality of God. And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. Acts 1:9 (ESV) When the steamer carrying President Roosevelt from a trip to Africa sailed into New York Harbor, there was a triumphant musical reception with Marines and elegantly dressed maids of honor. The President's homecoming had to be duly celebrated! An elderly missionary who had completed his service in the overseas field also returned home on the same ship. A small group of Christian believers pushed their way through the crowd to welcome the missionary. “We very much regret no...