Please look at an overiew of the book of Ephesians here. If you watch seven minutes, it will take you through the middle of chapter five.
Eph. 4:1-10
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
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"Walk 'worthy' of the vocation. (KJV) What vocation? Christian ministry, business, construction, trade? The NT word is "calling" Ah, Now I see. What has God called me to do? In the context I am called to "lead a life worthy of MY calling i.e., "making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit.'
Humility is a key to living out the grace that God gives.The link to the overview of Ephsians that Pastor gives is very helpful in putting this in its text. It is very well illustrated.
When we think of the ascension of Christ, we must also remember that He willingly descended from the most indescribably beautiful, glorious, and perfect place. He willingly left heaven knowing what He would face on earth, and He did this for me. That is the ultimate example of humility and love. May I strive for that in my life.