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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 closer look at some of the key words from our study 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 Christ.  We live in a world that is full of distractions; where every thing is calling and demanding for your attention.Some of these distractions come from social media, friends, families, sports, career, business, or even religious activities. 

I know that quite a number of the things calling for your attention are truly legit,  but even amidst this, you are to fix your gaze upon Jesus, because He is the only one who can make all things work together for your good. (Romans 8:28).

 At times, you may be tempted to shift our gaze from Jesus to your spiritual leaders. You must know that you are only to follow them as they follow Christ.*Your perfect example is Jesus Christ.  FIX YOUR GAZE ON HIM! (1 Corinthians. 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 up 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 Christ was the author of your faith,  only Him is qualified to be the finisher. That is, only Jesus Christ can finish what He started. He is the only one who can make you perfect in your Faith journey. He is the only one who can bring your faith to maturity. 

It's a beautiful thing to believe in Jesus Christ; but to believe in Jesus and to accept Him as your Savior and Lord only makes you a beginner in the journey of Faith. You must therefore continue to the very end of the journey, and that is to attain Christlikeness. 

In any race,  no beginner will be rewarded but only the finisher. 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 of your faith journey. 

 "Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls." (1 Peter 1:9).

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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