Acts 1:9-10

I have to do some SOAPS for my Spiritual Formation 2 class. This idea has been on my mind the last fews days, in fact I incorporated it into my Lifegroup lesson on this past Tuesday.

S: “He was lifted up while they were looking on and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men white clothing stood beside them.” Acts 1:9-10

O: These men were most likely well acquainted with the Old Testament and most likely knew of Elijah’s ascension into Heaven but here right now they were watching what they had only read in the past. We cannot even begin to imagine what was going through their heads. Most likely at first they were distressed at the idea that Jesus was leaving them. He A: When Jesus comes I don’t want to be just standing there with my mouth open waiting for something “cool” to happen. I want Jesus to walk in on me doing something of importance. Like serving someone, or evangelizing. Its kinda like when your Grandma tells you to always wear clean underwear because you never know if you’ll end up in the hospital and that could be embarrassing to the family if you have dirty underwear. Haha, its like that. You never know what will happen so prepare.

P: God, I want to have busy hands and feet. I want you to be proud of me and all my accomplishments. I know you already are, but I want to try my best. Give me more opportunities to serve your people.