The disciples couldn't sit securely in the upper room with Jesus forever. Jesus came to Incarnate the joyful revelation of God in a hopeless world. They had to venture out into the darkness, as He had, witness the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord, and then become his joint witnesses.

I am so encouraged when I see and hear of our people using the everyday opportunities to tell people around them that God has not left the world alone and without hope; to tell announce that life without Christ on the Throne is meaningless and headed to destruction. Go for it. I know that it's difficult. But it's good. It is the commission Christ has given. Let us "rise and go from here" taking the gospel into our neighborhood, town, and country.