STUDY HOW JESUS DID IT!

Hebrews 12:2-3 (MSG): Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!

The story of our Lord is one of our greatest sources of inspiration. Our theme scripture encourages us to make it a habit to revisit His story, item by item, whenever we find our faith wavering.

Jesus endured so much and set the perfect example of perseverance for all who would come after Him.

He was heavily criticized by the religious zealots of His time. He was doubted by His own brothers and sisters. He was misunderstood by His disciples. He was betrayed by a close friend, and at one point, He bore all of humanity’s sickness and pain.

Yet, He endured it all.

If you find yourself in a challenging situation, go back to His story and study it, line by line. His unwavering trust in His Father and His endurance will inject strength into your soul!

If the enemy could not overcome Him, he cannot overcome you. If Jesus never panicked in the face of certain circumstances, neither should you. If He cast out demons with authority, you can do the same. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Peter 2:21; John 13:15

PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for today’s word and for the example You set through the life of Christ. Your Word reminds me that Christ suffered for us, leaving an example that we should follow in His steps. Your victory is my assurance that nothing can overwhelm me. I walk in the same authority and confidence that Jesus demonstrated. In Jesus’ name, Amen.