"Here is a most remarkable expression: Jesus has conquered, and is set down with the FATHER upon the Father's throne; he who conquers through Christ sits down with Christ upon His throne: but Christ's throne and the throne of the Father is the same; and it is on this same throne that those who are faithful unto death are finally to sit! How astonishing is this state of exaltation! The dignity and grandeur of it who can conceive?" - Adam Clarke
 
In speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ's exaltation, the songwriter penned the simple chorus as follows -

In the Incarnation, He demonstrated unparalleled abasement. He emptied Himself of the Glory that He had with the Father and became a man so that He could redeem mankind from the penalty of sin. By virtue of - on account of - in consequence of - as a reward for - His sufferings and death on the Cross, He was exalted to the highest state of universal supremacy or dominion.

Throughout the Scriptures, we can see this theme emphasized -
 
Acts 2:33 - "Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted..."
 
Among the Hebrews, the "right hand" denoted power. Hence, Christ was raised from His condition of humiliation to the place of highest dignity - "by the right hand of God."
 
Acts 5:31 - "Him hath God exalted with His right hand..."
 
By a display of His Almighty Power, Father God exalted Jesus and gave Him the highest position of authority.
 
Ephesians 1:20-21 - "Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come."
 
What a demonstration of Omnipotence was manifested when Christ was raised from the dead. He was then set in a place, having authority over all.
 
Ephesians 4:10 - "He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens..."
 
In His Incarnation, He entered into a state of utter abasement - taking on the form of a servant. After His suffering, death, burial, and resurrection, He then ascended above the heavens to become Lord of all and Lord over all.
 
Philippians 2:9 - "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him..."
 
As a reward of His humiliation and suffering, He was raised to an exceeding height - the throne of glory - where He exercises dominion over all. His rank, dignity, title and "name" is above all others.
 
Hebrews 1:3 - "Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high."
 
From this heightened position, He governs, maintains, sustains, bears, carries out, and directs the course of the universe by His powerful word or command.
 
Hebrews 2:9 - "But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man."
 
Here is the Savior of all mankind once "made a little lower than the angels" now "crowned with glory and honour." As a result of His condescension, He was raised to the place of having absolute dominion over all things.
 
Hebrews 8:1 - "Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, Who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens."
 
No human priest could ever compare to this One. He is higher and above all others - highly qualified for the task. He is "such an high priest" because of His Great Sacrifice on the Cross. This is the "sum" of it all - to be considered as being the principal thing, chief matter, or most important point.
 
Hebrews 10:12 - "But this man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till His enemies be made His footstool."
 
This Mighty Mediator is exalted to the place of greatest honor - never to return to the place of suffering and death again. He awaits for all things and His enemies to be thoroughly and completely subdued.
 
1 Peter 3:22 - "Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him."
 
He - Who has "all power in heaven and earth"(Matthew 28:18) - has all "powers" and "authorities"  in heaven and earth under His command.
 
Revelation 3:21 - "...even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne."
 
Through His Sacrificial Death, Burial, and Resurrection, He triumphed as a Mighty Conqueror over Satan - His arch enemy - and the world which lies in the grip of the evil one.

To those who allow Him to rule over their lives, they, in turn, partake of the mighty privileges of ruling and reigning in Him and through Him from His position of exaltation - "the right hand of the throne of the Majesty."

Can there be a better Scripture to emphasize this point than the words of John the Baptist as recorded in John 3:30 - "He must increase, but I must decrease"?
 
As we allow our Self to suffer deprivation, loss, restraint, and even death for His name's sake - and allow Him to live His life through us - to rule and reign in and through us from His exalted position at the Father's right hand - we will enjoy many blessings in return. They are as follows -
 
Ephesians 4:10 - "He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.)"
 
The One Who has "filled all things" with His mighty influence and power is the Fountain of Blessings - dispensing good things to all. He has gifts and graces to meet our every position and condition. Whatever is empty, lacking, or depleted in our lives, He can fill. He is "more than enough."
 
Acts 2:33 - "Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear."
 
He offers the Gift of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues to all those who will hunger and thirst after righteousness. No one needs to ever be found spiritually weak or feeble.
 
You can be endued with power from on high. Just simply ask.
Don't forget - He is the Mighty Baptizer in the Holy Spirit. Because of His Exaltation, He has been given this Esteemed Position.
 
Acts 5:31 - "Him hath God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins."
 
As "Prince," He exercises dominion over all. As "Saviour," He has the power to deliver from sin, death, and Hell itself. From His position of exaltation, He has the power to pardon the greatest of offenders and totally transform their lives.
 
If you are struggling with a besetting sin today, the Lord Jesus can and will help you - if you will simply ask in faith.
 
Romans 8:34 - "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, Who is even at the right hand of God, Who also maketh intercession for us."
 
Because of His Sacrificial Death on Calvary's Cross, we - who have repented of our sins and received His gift of eternal life - are free from all condemnation. Now Christ - as our High Priest - pleads our cause and makes intercession for us before the mercy-seat in heaven. We need never be troubled with any cares or problems that come our way. All we have to do is commit them to the Lord. He is well able to fix anything that is broken, solve any problem, or recover that which was stolen.
 
Hebrews 10:10 - "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."
 
Jesus Christ is well able to make the struggling saint victorious. He is the Mighty Sanctifier. Through His Grace and Mighty Holy Spirit, He can conform anyone - who is willing - into His image and likeness. 
 
Revelation 3:21 - "To Him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne."
 
Just as Jesus is ruling and reigning, He desires that we exercise authority in our world as well. He calls us "overcomers" - "more than conquerors"(Romans 8:37). He doesn't promise us defeat but victory in every area of our lives.

But it will only happen if we will allow Him to "increase" while we "decrease."
 
Proverbs 15:33 says - "...and before honour is humility."

Are you willing to suffer humiliation so that Christ may be exalted in your life?

May God Bless His Word.
Connie