4/8/12- Easter!

47- 4/8- Easter- He is risen!

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Q. 28- How is Christ exalted?

A. Christ is exalted by rising on the third day; in ascending into heaven; sitting on the right hand of God the Father, and coming to judge the world in glory at the last day. 

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. ³⁴ For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,  “‘The Lord said to my Lord:  “Sit at my right hand, (Acts 2:33-34)

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3)

Thoughts: One of the frequent sayings of the early church that is recorded both in James and 1 Peter is, “humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.”  Christ Himself is the greatest example of someone who humbled Himself, and yet was exalted for His humility.  His rising from the dead shows us the power of God to lift up the humble, and to give life and hope when there is none.  His ascension sealed His resurrection as much as His burial sealed His death.  The ascension of Christ means that He is at work for all of us- at the throne.  The One who came, lived, and died for us is the One who is at a position of power and even talking to the Father, interceding on our behalf.  His ultimate glory will be revealed at the end of history when “every eye will see Him.”  Perhaps we could also add the phrase, “every knee will bow” before Him at the judgment too. Christ’s exaltation affirms His teaching of love and humility and shows all of us that faith and trust in God is not overlooked by Him.  He is to be praised for He is worthy- solo dei Gloria!

Prayer: Alleluia!  You are worthy, O Lord. You are exalted to your rightful place.  Help me to fix my eyes on you the author and perfector of my faith.  Give me grace to long for your appearing.  Come Lord Jesus!