Jesus is always with us, helping us spread the good news of the kingdom

Gospel: Matthew 28: 16–20
And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age

The story we most associate with the Ascension is not in any of the gospels, but is in the beginning of Acts of the Apostles. The three synoptic gospel versions close each book, and the Gospel of John makes no reference to the Ascension event at all.

Jesus will always be with us; if we truly love Jesus, we will act like it…

Gospel: John 14: 15–21
I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you

Jesus asks us to trust in God and trust in Him

Gospel: John 14: 1–12
Do not let your hearts be troubled

Jesus came to give us life more abundantly

Gospel: John 10: 1–10
I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.