Christ Going Up to Heaven No. 47

This gentle Christian devotional introduces young listeners to the day Jesus left the earth and went up to heaven. Through simple, reassuring language, it recounts how the risen Jesus walked with his beloved friends, showed the marks of his suffering, and spoke to them about God, heaven, and the promised Holy Spirit.

The story follows Jesus and his companions from Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives, where he blesses them before a cloud carries him from their sight. Angels appear with a message of hope: Jesus will come again. Along the way, children are invited to consider prayer, faith, love for Christ, and the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who brings strength and peace. Warmly told and filled with familiar images of country walks, caring parents, and tender comfort, this brief teaching story offers a straightforward introduction to the Christian account of the Ascension and its promise of heavenly care.