After thirty-some years on this planet, Jesus finally is able to go home. His work on earth is finished and he has left the apostles to carry on his ministry. Imagine Jesus' reaction when he crossed the pearly gates of heaven. "Where did all these people come from?" "Oh, right, the doors opened with my resurrection!" Do you think those new residents of heaven were grateful?
Although we celebrate his confidence in the apostles, and us, to carry on his work. The apostles did their part. Now it is up to us to do our!