And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. (John 12:32 NIV)

Only one who has been lifted can lift another up. Only one who has been raised can raise another up. Only one who knows the way can lead another down a path.

Christ is the lifted one, the raised one and the one who knows the way. As a matter of fact, He is the way. Our only guarantee of lifting is through Him. Our only guarantee of being raised is by Him.