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LOOKING UNTO JESUS

Text. : Hebrews 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 upon Jesus. Keep looking unto Him.

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

I know that 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 is the only one who can make all things work together for our good. Romans 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.* *Our perfect example is Jesus Christ, FIX YOUR GAZE ON HIM.* 1 Cor. 11:1. 

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, and 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. This is because no man puts his hands on the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62. You must therefore endeavour to get to the end. 

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.


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Father, I receive the grace to fix my gaze on Jesus Christ in all situations.


2.) Father God, I receive the Grace to finish strong in Jesus name. 



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