Jesus, the author and finisher of faith.

Jesus, the author and finisher of faith.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 12:2
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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus is called the Word of God. Jesus is the captain of our faith, the chief leader and the pioneer of our faith. He is our faith champion. Hallelujah. Our faith hangs on Him from the beginning to the end.

Jesus is the highest and the greatest example of faith. He started by faith, lived by faith and finished by faith. Against all odds, all challenges,  all persecutions, all shame and all opposition, He overcame and sat down at the right hand of God. Jesus is the perfect example of faith. Therefore, let's look to Him, let's feed on Jesus and let's continue to abide in Him. As you feed on Him through the word, prayer and worship, you will find your faith going to a higher level. Hebrews 11.6 says, 'without faith, it is impossible to please God.' Jesus always pleased the Father because He lived by faith. Everything He did, He did by faith. Study the life of Jesus because He is the prince of faith. He not only teaches us faith but by faith He began and finished the race we are in. Jesus is our faith food. Feed on Him and develop your faith to an unprecedented level. Fix your eyes on Jesus and keep it on Him! As you do, your faith will be perfected, developed and matured. You will begin to experience victory like He experienced victory.

Friend, the life of faith is the life of victory. Jesus proved that faith cannot fail and it will stand against any and all challenges.  So be encouraged, don't give up your faith because your Lord is your example, stir yourself up because faith works. Look to Jesus and finish your course with joy! This is your time! Jesus is Lord!