When stress and hardship make you want to give up, Hebrews 12:2-3 invites you to fix your eyes on Jesus, who endured and finished His race.
By Gaylyn Williams2 min read
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. – Hebrews 12:2a
What can you learn about how to handle your stress from the first part of verse 2?
Take some time today to close your eyes and focus on Jesus. When we are in a hurry and stressed, it’s hard to see Jesus. I want to encourage you to take the time. Ask the Lord to show you a picture of Jesus, so you can clearly see Him in your mind’s eye. If you can’t see Him clearly, ask the Lord to reveal what is blocking you from seeing Him.
How might it help you knowing that Jesus is the author and the perfecter of your faith? Meditate on what that means to you today.
What might you need to change in your life, based on this verse?
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:3
Meditate on verse 3 today. How can it help you with your current situations?
How can focusing on Him who endured opposition keep you from growing weary and losing heart?
In All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go! I share, “Whenever I focus on how difficult my life is, I begin to feel overwhelmed, stressed, worried, and depressed.” How have you experienced that?
