12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[a] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:12-16
At the end of Hebrews 4 we have five verses packed with dynamite...God's word is commended; God's eyes are X-ray; God has been tempted in every way; and I am invited to approach God with boldness. BOOM!
And nestled in the middle, in verse 14 is another reference to the somewhat mystical, misunderstood, marginalised historical detail of Jesus life - his ascension.
If we are to fully grasp the nowness of God's invitation to approach him we have to understand that this is ONLY because Jesus is in heaven...now.
I wrote a blog on this some time ago and I'd like to encourage you to have a read. It explains why ascension day is important, but also what the ascension is all about.
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