Today’s Reading: Hebrews 12:1-11
Today’s Verses: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 KJV
We all need someone to talk to. Someone who knows all about us. Who really knows what we are going through. Someone who can give us the best advice.
Jesus is that someone.
Hebrew 12:2 tells us He is the “author and finisher of our faith.”
He is the One who began the Christian faith and the One who completes it.
“Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.”
We are to live a life of faith. One that He has called us to with joy. Knowing that our lives will not always be easy. But we still have it because Jesus endured the cross, scorning and shame.
He knows us better than anyone around us. He is the One that is keeping us safe.
That is why we should put our trust in Him. Fixing our eyes unto Him as the source and strength of our faith.
The more we trust Him, our faith brings patience during any trial. The ability to press on despite our difficulties.
The more we stay strong in faith, we will experience joy. The same joy that was set before Jesus. The joy that motivated Him to endure the cross. The ultimate triumph of sitting at the right hand of God.
To “set down at the right hand of the throne of God” will be our ultimate triumph too.
Keep your faith in the Lord. His grace and mercies are new every day.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Savior, You are the “author and finisher of our faith.” You died on the cross for our sins. We have always been encouraged to lay down our burdens and sins before You. That with You we find strength and freedom. Let us continue to look away from worldly temptations. From all distractions. Continuing to focus on You. Thank You for being in our lives.
In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen