DEVOTION ~ ASCENDING ON HIGH

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Theme: Ascending on High 
Text: Acts 1:9-11

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.”


Having revealed Himself to His followers and equally instructing them to await the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for the Great Commission, He was taken up into heaven. Christ's return to heaven is what we often celebrate as Ascension Day. We will learn some key lessons from Christ's ascension in relation to us ascending on high to occupy positions. 

He was not taken up to heaven in secret but openly for His followers to see. Dear beloved in the Lord, your rising shall not be in secret but evident for all to see. Your works speaks volumes for you even in your absence when decisions are to be made. If you have to serve, serve to the later with all diligence and faithfulness. Christ had done all He ought to do, before He was taken up and a cloud received Him. Don't prolong your own elevation, do well to put things right and you shall be lifted to a higher place.

The two men in the white apparel are no doubt Angels of the Living God. They made known to the followers that, in the manner Jesus was take up, likewise will He return to judge the world. Dear beloved in the Lord, to whom much is given, much is required. When you are lifted up to a higher level, the eyes of those who where present while you were being honored are looking up to you to perform well. Don't become complacent when you are lifted. Make room for improvement for you will give account or report on your performance over the period.

It's beautiful to ascend on high and its also an honour. Be mindful not to taint this beauty and honour. Be efficient and effective in every capacity you serve for your labour will be assessed at the end of the day. 


Prayer: In victory my Lord and King, You ascended into heaven. May Your name be glorified at all times. I pray the grace to be effective and efficient in every area of my life You have touched to move forward. Equip me by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' name have I asked. AMEN! 

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