Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)

Are you feeling misunderstood? You’re not alone! The most misunderstood individual who ever lived was Jesus. Critics joked about His birth, disputed His divine origin, scorned his purpose, reviled his teachings, were suspicious of His motives, critical of His methods and angered by His message. The Path To The Throne

Ultimately they put him to death on the cross! That explains what the Apostle John meant when he wrote, ‘The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.  He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. (John 1:5-11). Whenever He went, Jesus met with misunderstanding and rejection. Yet in spite of it, He endured. And by His grace you can too! USE WHAT GOD GAVE YOU

The Bible says, ‘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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart’ (Hebrews 12:1-3). Will You Still Trust Me?

 So as you run your race today, recognize the things that slow you down, recognize the things that trip you up, recognize that obstacles and opposition are part for the course, and don’t get discouraged. How do you do this? By keeping your eyes on Jesus and drawing strength from him each day.

More Reading: Numbers 29:1-9, Matthew 24