40 days…

How fast the days after the resurrection flew. Jesus walked among his followers, strengthened them and gave them hope. Today he ascended in all his glory into heaven. But from now until the Pentecost did they feel a vacuum? We know that they were afraid and had locked themselves in on that life-changing event. How empty their hearts must have been. Half believing, half doubtful, half hoping, half desolate. As Christians, how many times have we felt like the disciples. The wonderful thing about it that through it all God stands besides us. He gives us the Advocate who is our voice of reason, our helper, our guide. I tend to forget to call upon him many times but this year I want to speak to the Holy Spirit at every step of the way, get his counsel and follow his advice. I do not want to make myself liable to lose my place in the everlasting kingdom.