Jesus, our Lord, once crucified, dead, and buried, now sits on the throne of glory. Heaven offers Him the highest place by undisputed right. It's sweet to remember that His exaltation in heaven represents our own. Exalted at the Father's right hand, Jesus, our Mediator, shares His heavenly honors with every believer.

It's wonderful to contemplate how close Christ is to His people. We're one with Him, members of His body. His exaltation is our exaltation. He promises to let us sit with Him on His throne, giving us crowns as He wears His own. He won't be glorified without His bride at His side, adorned in splendor. Look up in faith to see Jesus crowned with many crowns, and remember that one day you'll be like Him. You won't be as great or divine, but you'll share in His honors, happiness, and dignity.

Live contentedly in obscurity for a while. Walk the weary path through poverty or affliction. Soon you'll reign with Christ, for He has "made us kings and priests to God, and we shall reign forever and ever." What a profound promise for God's children! We have Christ as our representative in heaven, and He will soon come to bring us into His glory and share His joy.