Psalm 68:18. “Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord might dwell among them.”
THE ASCENSION. It was an act of great condescension, When the Lord Jesus left heaven for earth. It really defies all description, Because we can’t fathom what a soul is worth. But when God created man in His image – He established a value that still stands. The intention was that the man should be like He is – Similar to when Adam came fresh from His hands.
Sin had erected a barrier – That keeps man away from His God. The only way sin could be dealt with- It was for Jesus to bear sin on the cross. He did that very thing When He gave His life on the tree. Now to mankind, He brings, Eternal life and true liberty.
When that work He finished, He ascended and went up on high. A king victorious – He accomplished The reason for which He came here to die. Now, in triumph and glory – Those who opposed – submit unto Him. He conquered the foe by His power – And brings those liberated to heaven.
Presently, to further His purpose – He has gifted His freed ones to serve. The Spirit empowers those people – The results are a joy to observe. From one part of the earth to another, Even in heaven itself – The blessing He gave at ascension, Forever, His glories will tell.
“All glory to the victorious King, Father, who conquered His foes and those powers that held the captives. I praise Thee, O God, for the redemption won at the cross and the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. He accomplished such a great work and won a victory that will be sung about forever. I give Thee praise, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”