Ruling with God

Jesus is now ruling with God. The ascension means Jesus didn’t just disappear, He stepped back into His rightful place, reigning alongside the Father in heaven. That’s why the early Christians didn’t just call Him “Messiah” (the promised Savior), but also “Lord.” That word Lord isn’t casual, it’s a title of authority, power, and even divinity.

What’s amazing is that Jesus didn’t stop being human when He ascended. He is still fully God and fully man, and now He is being worshiped right alongside Yahweh. Personally, this is something I only realized recently. For the first Christians who were Jews that believed God was only one being (defined as strict monotheistic) this was a huge deal. They believed in one God, and yet they were boldly saying that Jesus deserves the same honor, worship, and obedience as God Himself.

So, the ascension isn’t just about where Jesus went, it’s about who He is. He’s not just a teacher from the past or even just a Savior who died and rose again. He is the reigning King right now.