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LOOKING UNTO JESUS

Text. : Heb. 12:2.

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._ 

Today,  we shall be taking a critical look at some of the key words from our text:

 *LOOKING* This is a continuous tense, which suggests that, what we are to do  is not a one-off event. For you to succeed as a Christian,  you must continually fix your gaze unto Jesus. Keep looking unto Him.

 *UNTO JESUS*: it is very easy to look at something else other than Jesus.  We live in a distracting world, where every thing is calling and demanding for your attention. Things like : facebook,  whatsapp,  movies, parties, religious activities, friends, family, sports,  career, business, pleasure, and the list is endless 

I know quite a number of the things calling for our attention are truly legit,  but even amidst it,  we are to look unto  Jesus. Because He's the only one who can make all things work together for our good. Rom.  8:28.

At times, we may be tempted to shift our gaze from Jesus to our spiritual leaders. You must know that you are only to follow them as they follow Christ. 1 Cor. 11:1. Our perfect example is Jesus Christ,  FIX YOUR GAZE ON HIM. 

 *THE AUTHOR*: The big question here is: Is Jesus the Author of your faith? That is,  is He the originator and beginner of your faith?  Is your faith hinged on Jesus or on what Jesus offers? Was there anytime you had an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ which as a result,  started you off on your faith journey?

 If yes,  Congratulations. 

If no,  retrace your steps and receive Jesus as the author,  the beginner of your faith. You will be glad you did. 

 *THE FINISHER* : If Jesus was the author of your faith,  only Him is qualified to be the finisher. That is, only Him can be the perfecter.  Only him can make you perfect in the journey of your faith. 

Only Him can bring our

 faith to maturity. 

It's a  beautiful thing to believe on Jesus,  but to believe on Jesus and accept Him as your Lord and Savior only makes you a beginner on the faith journey,  the end of the journey is to bring you to maturity. 

In any race,  no beginner will be rewarded but the finishers. Because no man who puts his hands to the plough and looks back,  is fit for the kingdom of God.  Luke 9:62. Hence,  you must strife to get to the finish line. 

May you receive the Grace to finish strong in Jesus name. 

 *As you continue to look up onto Jesus,  I  commend you to Him who is able to keep  you from falling and to present you faultless before His Presence* .  Jude 1:24.

Bible reading: Hebrews 12:1-13

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