…fixing our eyes on
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he
endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the
throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that
you will not grow weary and lose heart. - Hebrews 12:2-3
How appropriate this
verse is as we celebrate Easter and the life that it gives to us. This was my grandmother’s favorite Bible
verse, which was also used at her funeral. It was written to first
century Jewish believers who were being severely persecuted. The author has just completed a catalogue of
great men and women of faith, some who died because of that faith. He encourages them and each of us to to
remain faithful by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus -- not fixed on our
problems or difficulties in life. Jesus
walked that road before us, ending up on the cross. So we follow His example by patiently
enduring because of the joy we know is to come.
May we respond: Today I will take my
eyes off my surroundings, my problems, my fears and my suffering. I will keep
them fixed on Jesus my Lord.
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