"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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2 NKJV
"....who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross...."
I find these words almost incomprehensible. Jesus endured so much on our behalf and He never lost focus. Included among the amazing things that Jesus did while on earth has to be His ability to stay focused. On what?
THE JOY.
The joy of redeeming His people. The joy of mission accomplished. The joy of returning to His rightful place in the heavenly realm. The joy of a new heaven and earth to come. Jesus endured it all for THE JOY!
My eyes are too often focused on me and what surrounds me. I need constant reminders of THE JOY that I have and THE JOY that is to come. I imagine you do, too.
Jesus, "the author and finisher of our faith" has given us His joy! Let us worship our Savior and Joy-giver for all that He has done, is doing and will do!
Stay focused.
Pastor Russ
Ministry Catalyst
Real Love Ministries International
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