Wednesday Check-In: Eyes fixed on Christ
Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
On Sunday, Davy preached a powerful sermon from Hebrews 12:1-3. He did a wonderful job of using illustrations and word pictures to help us understand the truth in these passages.
The thing that stuck with me was the reminder that we are to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. By fixing our eyes on Christ we are able to throw off everything that hinders and avoid the sin that entangles us.
Paul likened our Christian walk to a race; there are things that can slow us down and ensnare us. But just as a runner fixes her eyes on the finish line we are to fix our eyes on Christ. By doing so we are able to avoid obstacles which would cause us to stumble and fall.
Let’s Look Upward: living our life with our eyes fixed on Christ.
Will Dungee
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