1 Samuel 17:32-18:5; Isaiah 58:1-14; Romans 4:1-22
Christ is…entered…into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Hebrews 9:24
What is Christ doing for us in heaven today? Because He lives forevermore, He is the guaranteed assurance of our eternal salvation (Heb. 7:25). He is also our advocate (1 John 2:1) defending us when Satan makes an accusation (Rev. 12:10-11). Above all, He is there to assist us with full empathy in time of need (Heb. 6:18). Indeed, with Christ in heaven we are assured of heavenly peace, His holy presence with us always, as well as the Person and power
of His Holy Spirit in us (cf. John 16:7). —K. C. Ung
Bestir thyself, my soul! Where Jesus Christ has entered,
There let thy hope be centered; press onward toward the goal. —G. W. Sacer