Acts 1 ~ The Kingdom to us

Acts 1

1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach

2 Until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

6 So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"

7 He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

9 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.

10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James.

14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said,

16 "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry." 18 (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 "For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "'May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it'; and "'Let another take his office.'

21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us--one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."

23 And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place." 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

We know this Scripture. As the Bible closes in Revelation - Jesus is alive and well Rejoicing to be with our Father. John - for his many, many years becoming more loving, more concerned we know God is For His Child - you.

John 14:28
"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I."

Jesus is having a Joy-Filled Day in Acts 1. He is going to see His Father, Joseph and - potentially - not many others Jesus knew during His Joy lifespan on earth. God is God.

And as The Lord of Lords, God of Gods, True God of True God departs from having suffered,,,
suffered,
suffered,
a heinous, torturous criminal death.
His chosen beloved want to know about comforts.

And Jesus replies as God. And does an incredible act the Pharaohs have 'claimed' for generations. The difference is - Jesus is God - and does this so the Disciples are very informed about Jesus Christ - His Love - His Abilities - His Location.



And then we understand with our heart about Father God saying:

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Jesus in John 21 - Jesus looks GOOD. And He is providing a beautiful setting for a beautiful breakfast. With Grumblers.


I hope we are convinced of the Willingness of our Good Father.

Ok, I agree, the angels in the Bible rarely are said to have Wings. However, our Gracious Father has His Angelic Messengers say "Fear Not." And as Jesus departs - God sends Two Angels. Abraham ranked 3 Angels - and we know Abraham thrilled God with his willingness to take on death, ruined life to save Lot and others Abraham didn't even know. Abraham, like Jesus, jumps to cook for the Angels.

The Disciples upon seeing the Two Angels:
These men who walked with Jesus in amazement and awe - do not whine.
These men who saw Elijah and Moses - are not given to asking favors.
These Disciples have even left Jesus when Communion and the Body of Christ is presented as His Ideal. Not this amazing time.
These men argue who is first, several times. Not this time.
And one of his favorites is told Get Behind me - Not this time.
These men who have seen the dead rise to life - go as directed by Jesus.
These beloved Disciples who have seen Jesus walk on water and stop the Sea of Galilee - do not ask for more information.

Edward jokes Peter and Paul were called to Antioch for vacations. We can look up humor in the Bible - I think we found - complete and total - God-Sized Humor. The Father prepares to receive His Triumphant Son. Jesus has done Wonders of the World. All the Bible attests towards Jesus Christ. Two Angels and "they return to Jerusalem."

For once - the Disciples are on track to doing what God wants speedily. We find "immediately" around Jesus constantly. And these are the Wonders and Grace of God. But now we are informed what it takes to have 11 men seeing the wonders of the world - move with righteous speed.

Let's Respond to our Living God Creator and our Father, "God is our Hope and Future. What God wants - I'm for. With Delight to see the Blessings and awe and Joy of Jesus. Jesus who invests in His Beloved - Lavishly. Our Jesus."

Acts 1 has amazing Number of God's Miraculous.

Jesus is Alive and Living as God. Teaching among them. Loving His Beloved. Rejoicing in the Relief of Victory.

Jesus promises more of the Holy Spirit if they do as He asks.

Jesus displays He is God of God leaving witnesses of His Ascension.

Our Father sends Two Angels.

The Disciples choose to Obey God.

Jesus has reunited His Family and Disciples.

Jesus has opened the mind of His Beloved to understand.

Josephus, the Historian of Roman Emperors found this to be astonishing - Jesus followers multiply.

And Acts 1 is a Miracle in and of God Himself.

When the Ipuwer Papyrus of 1250 B.C. is found - it exists because Pharaoh's name is removed. Instead, because God is our Father, He tells us with what rejoicing and impudence the Children of God have crawled all over Jesus, sat in His Lap, complained, poked at their brother John. Asked about political situations.

The Miracle of Acts 1 and John 21 - is prayer. Is Relationship. If God were going to bless you - wouldn't you want two angels to say. And you are on God's Path.

The Miracle of Acts 1 and John 21 - is the Willingness of Your Good Father to have 12 open Gates of Heaven. A 24 7 365 Availability for God's Heart and Ear in Continuous Conversation and Prayer.

The Disciples were - not -  very loving to bicker about John. Were not supremely kind to want all the information. The Bible tells us of people like that. Sinners. All are Sinners. And around Jesus - hearts are revealed.

Jesus tells us about Prayer - He has not called the Righteous - He has called the Sinners. The two people praying prayers - one the Righteous and one the Sinner. Jesus comes to earth - Joyously Lives our lives - and proclaims He is here because He has looked into the hearts of mankind - and Steadfastly Through the Generations - Has Loved you. And Loved me. And we can rely on Jesus, completely, for our beloved. For ourselves. For the People God has given us.

For the sad circumstances, life displays in front of us. We can put the wounded sparrows of life - directly into the hands of Jesus who would have His Disciples be who they are. Really.

How Powerful is God? If God wants to be the size of the Universe - then God is the size of the entire Universe. And if God is indeed the size of the Universe - we have fully comprehended why the Cloud of the Opening of David and Solomon's Temple was so astonishing to God's Children. And we fully and completely understand the Power and the Gentle, Tenderness of God. His Father and our's. The Amazingly appealing Truth and Love of our Jesus available Today.


Abba, Our Father:

Jesus is a God Sized Savior. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Alleluia Alleluia our God listens, hears and decides as God.

And in prayer for this virus with fever.

We will place our Trust in Jesus Christ. Amen So Be the Will of Our Good Father in Jesus.