“Looking unto Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
–Hebrews 12:2
When we’re going through a difficult time, the hardest part is not knowing when it’s going to be over… or if it’s every going to be over.
And yet, you and I are called to keep enduring… to press on, because we’re following the perfect example of faith. Do you know who that is?
The perfect example of faith is the perfecter and completer of our faith, Jesus himself! How fitting that the One who endured the cross is the One who calls us to endure our sufferings!
Jesus brought a challenging message of faith to the throngs of people who followed him. And many people rejected his invitation. They wanted the glorious, conquering side of faith without the suffering or pain. And there are many people like this today, too.
But if you want to be like Jesus, then you must be willing to endure even as Jesus endured.
Now, you might say, “Well, I’m not that strong.” That’s true. You are not! But if you’ll let him, Jesus will complete and perfect your faith.
Jesus trusted the Father perfectly in order to fulfill God’s will! And you must trust him, too.
He will give you the strength to endure to the end!
… LET JESUS COMPLETE AND PERFECT YOUR FAITH!
