“You are witnesses of these things. And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” (Lk 24:48-49 )
So many of us struggle with knowing why we’re here, asking ourselves “What is my purpose?” It can be especially challenging recognizing our identity as a child of God. Christ came into the world so that we could know God’s love and follow in his footsteps. In similar fashion we must take a stand to fight for all that his goodness entails.
We are not of this world but must live intentionally, being disciples full of peace, joy, and love. Knowing the Gospel message empowers and strengthens us to endure in times of difficulty. We can take the next steps, set ablaze by the Holy Spirit, and testify that Jesus Christ’s love is enough to surpass any worldly anxieties.
The Ascension reminds us that we are blessed with power as Christ’s witnesses in today’s world. We can rise up and make a difference in whatever role God has assigned us within our family and our community.
“Ustedes son testigos de esto. Ahora yo les voy a enviar al que mi Padre les prometió. Permanezcan, pues, en la ciudad, hasta que reciban la fuerza de lo alto” (Lc 24,48-49)
Muchos de nosotros batallamos para saber por qué estamos aquí y nos preguntamos: “¿Cuál es mi propósito?” Puede resultar especialmente difícil reconocer nuestra identidad como hijos de Dios. Cristo vino al mundo para que pudiéramos conocer el amor de Dios y seguir su ejemplo. De manera semejante, debemos ser valientes para luchar por todo lo que implica su bondad.
No somos de este mundo, pero debemos vivir intencionalmente y ser discípulos llenos de paz, alegría y amor. Conocer el mensaje del Evangelio nos capacita y nos fortalece para soportar los momentos de dificultad. Podemos dar los siguientes pasos, encendidos por el Espíritu Santo, y dar testimonio de que el amor de Jesucristo es suficiente para superar cualquier preocupación mundana.
La Ascensión nos recuerda que somos bendecidos con poder como testigos de Cristo en el mundo de hoy. Podemos levantarnos y hacer una diferencia en cualquier papel que Dios nos haya asignado dentro de la familia y la comunidad.
Dr. Alexis Dallara-Marsh is a board-certified neurologist who practices in Bergen County, NJ. She is a wife to her best friend, Akeem, and a mother of four little ones on Earth and two others in heaven above.
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