He left the earth, so that He is no longer visibly present, and He entered into His Father's glory to prepare a place for us in the heavenly mansions.
John 14:2. In my Father's house are many mansions; I go to prepare a place for you.
192. What does the ascension of Christ teach us?
It teaches us to be heavenly-minded, and to have a desire to depart and be with Christ.
Col. 3:1. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
193. What does Christ's session on the right hand of the Father signify?
It signifies that He shares also as true man in the power and glory of God, and rules over all things.
1 Pet. 3:22. [R. V.] He is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers being made subject to Him.
194. What benefit do we have from Christ's session on the right hand of the Father?