Jesus - Author and Perfecter

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. Hebrews 12:1-2

Jesus is writing a book and it has your name on it. Mine is called Mark's Faith Race. What's yours called?

The draft is complete. He has marked out a race for you. Now the Master-writer is working and re-working passages to improve the manuscript.

It takes a lot of creativity and determination to complete a book, but Jesus is up for it. Your book was His idea. He started it with excitement and He works passionately to complete it.

Our faith comes from God. It started with Him. It was His desire to impart it to us. And by His grace and strength our faith is increased and improved through every season.

Where our faith has been hindered by past experiences, carrying burdens we shouldn't be, Jesus rewrites a story of healing and freedom. Where you've doubted your faith, taking on lies from the world and the enemy, Jesus renews your mind, rewriting stories of peace and breakthrough.

It is up to Him. It is His work to build our faith. Any other philosophy will result in flagellation where we fail, or our own pats on the back where we succeed. This is dangerous territory.

Be encouraged. Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. He knows what He's doing. He is the one who inspires faith - turning mustardseed faith into mountain-moving faith.

Whatever shape your faith is in - as long as you're alive - the book is still being improved by the perfecter. When the race is over, and our book is published, it will be a glorious day indeed!