05/10/2026
Last Sunday, our man of God continued teaching on The Concept of Biblical Ascension, revealing that ascension is not only about heaven, but also about growth, service, responsibility, and spiritual promotion.
Through the Scriptures, we learned that the Songs of Ascents (Psalm 120–134) were songs sung by pilgrims as they journeyed toward Zion. Each step symbolized drawing closer to God and moving from one degree of glory to another (Psalm 84:7; Isaiah 51:11).
One powerful revelation was the ministry of the Diakonos — the servant, assistant, or volunteer. Scripture teaches that those who serve well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and a great degree in the faith (1 Timothy 3:13).
We discovered that every act of service in God’s house is spiritual currency. When you volunteer your time, strength, skills, resources, and experience for the Kingdom, you are not losing anything; you are purchasing something eternal for yourself (Romans 12:1; Luke 19:13).
The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few (Matthew 9:38). God’s work does not advance through appointed officers alone, but also through willing volunteers who make themselves available for His purpose.
Stephen and Philip began as servants, yet God elevated them into powerful vessels of signs, wonders, miracles, and impact (Acts 6:8). Their service became their ascension.
We were challenged to stop waiting to be assigned before serving and instead develop the heart of a volunteer. Every opportunity to serve is an opportunity to ascend.
As the pilgrims sang, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help” (Psalm 121:1–2), they reminded themselves that every step toward God brought them closer to joy, strength, and blessing.
May we also move from strength to strength as we faithfully serve in His house (Psalm 84:7).
The question is simple: What are you volunteering for God today?
