Daily Devotional
Do you want to know how to run your race?
October 7, 2019
BIBLE MEDITATION:
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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
What does it mean that Jesus is the “Author” and “Finisher” of our faith? The Greek word archegos means that He is the Captain, Leader, or Prince of our faith. The Greek for “finisher” is teleiotes, which means He is the Completer of our faith.
How do you have the power to run your race? By looking unto Jesus, because He is the author and the finisher. “Author” here doesn’t mean someone who is the author of a book. It means the leader, the example, the one who has gone before us: Jesus, “who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” You see, Jesus had His eye on the goal.
Jesus paid the price because Jesus could see you saved. Jesus could see people being born again. Jesus by faith could see the Church. He had His eye on the goal and paid the price.
ACTION POINT:
Do you want to know how to run the race? Jesus is your example. Keep your eyes on Him. He is the Savior who not only shows you how to run the race, but He lives within you through the Holy Spirit and runs the race through you. Praise God—we are never alone!
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
