Hebrews 12:1-2 {Lesson 12/Day 2}

Does it feel a little out of reach to see the example of Jesus and think, “Well, He did it, so can I?” It does to me, and that’s the understatement of all time! There is no way that I could ever by my efforts even come close to enduring what Jesus did let alone living the life that He lived. And yet, in Hebrews 12:1-2, the author of Hebrews says that I should be “looking to Jesus.” I’m done before I start if I take that to mean that I have to do what Jesus did in order to earn heaven. Thankfully, that is not what this message or any message in the Bible means. See, Jesus is the founder of my faith – he started it. Jesus is also the perfecter of my faith – He finished it – or better, he enables me to make it to the end. Sigh. That is something I can get excited about and not be overwhelmed by. That message brings me great hope and joy actually! What a relief! The message is that Jesus was the focal point of every witness – that great cloud of them – that have gone before me. Rather than looking around at what I’m going through – my sin, my shame, my trials, my shortcomings... Rather than looking at the promises that don’t seem to be fulfilled – I look to Jesus. I look up, turn away from and above all that is swirling around me and I... see Him. consider Him. look to Him. hope in Him. Follow the Dwelling Richly podcast on iTunes and YouTube. Thanks! #lmccwomen #lamiradachurch #biblestudy #facebooklive www.LaMiradaChurch.com