Acts 1: 9-26
[9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”] Verses 9 & 10 - “… while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up,” Have you ever had someone you deeply love, perhaps a close friend or family member, leave you knowing that you will not see them for a very long time? As they drove away or walked through the airport line, did you watch them until you could no longer see them anymore? If so, you understand what was happening with the disciples. Verse 11- “... will so come in like manner as you saw Him go ...