Scripture

Our verse for today comes from Hebrews 12:2, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith …”

Background

Evelyn Christenson was the founder of “Christian Women’s United” as well as an author, speaker and evangelical leader. She promoted the interface of prayer with evangelism and always had a way of bringing any conversation, committee meeting or gathering back to God’s perspective. She would always say, “It’s Jesus that we need. He will give us wisdom, hope and strength. Jesus is always our answer. We must look to Him!”

Application

In this passage, the writer of Hebrews reminds us that we need to constantly look to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith. In fact, the word “looking” literally means “to fix your eyes on.” Today the American church could become quite discouraged at the moral and spiritual decline that seems to be ever increasing in and around it. But, as this text reminds us, when those times of doubt or despair come, may we look unto the Lord for His perspective. Jesus is our answer!

Charge

As we seek Him today, ask the Lord to give you a heart focused on Jesus.

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