Stay Focused

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

Hebrews 12:2 NLT

God calls you to keep your eyes on Jesus, the Author, and the Perfector of your faith. He endured the cross because of the joy awaiting Him. You were that joy. He endured the taunts and the beatings; He took the nails in His hands and feet because He knew that waiting on the other side of the pain of the cross was a relationship with you. He didn’t worry about how it looked to others or if they were pleased with Him.  He didn’t worry about if it was going to bring shame to Him.  He loved you so much that He took it all with joy.  Remember today in whatever you face, that you can face it with joy when you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus who loves you more than you can imagine.  The One who is now seated at the right hand of the Father. The One who awaits in anticipation to pour His love out on you.