Eyes Fixed on Jesus

 Hebrews 12-13; Jude

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter or 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.”

Hebrews 12:2

This one verse captures the heart of the Gospel and our path as disciples of Christ. Jesus is both the author of our salvation and our example of faith-filled discipleship. Jesus approached his death on the cross with anticipation of the joy of Pentecost on the ‘other side’. Our capacity to follow Jesus’ way is only possible through the indwelling, empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Christ’s joy was not just for himself, but rather, for all of us who would one day join his body, the Church. Our call is to fix our eyes on Jesus, not just for salvation, but for daily leadership as we learn to obey his Spirit in our lives. Jesus is both our example of what it means to be a disciple, and our daily coach as we walk the same path.

“Lord Jesus, my eyes are fixed on you, for your gl