The great American humorist, Will Rogers, had the reputation that he could make anyone laugh. President Calvin Coolidge, on the other hand, had the reputation for never laughing. Rogers was invited to visit the White House and … the president's assistant brought Rogers into the Oval Office. Here is what happened? … the assistant said, "President Coolidge, this is Will Rogers.”
Then said, Mr. Rogers, “this is President Coolidge." To which Will Rogers leaned forward and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't catch the name. With that, President Coolidge cracked up and started laughing. Some people are quick in sports, some quick intellectually, some with music. Some are quick with a verbal comeback, others quick with the right thing to say.
Jesus’ Words in today's Gospel may be the most profound and comforting, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
In our reading from the Acts of the Apostles we heard, “… [as] they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently … suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them." And said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?”
The question for us is why are we doing what we are doing? Are we doing what God wants us to do? Matthew teaches us in his Gospel, “… and behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Knowing that Jesus is with us “until the end of the age” gives us the courage to accept His grace and follow His Way and Truth.
Don’t look up, look straight ahead with confidence because Jesus is the Life, and He is with you.
May God Be Praised.
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