Running your race!

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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."  -Hebrews 12:2

What does it mean that Jesus is the "Author" and "Finisher" of our faith?  The Greek word archegos means He is the Captain, Leader, or Prince of our faith.  The Greek work teleiotes means finisher.  He is the Completer of our faith.

Jesus paid the price, so that you could be saved.  But He also is our example.  Do you want to know how to run the race?  Keep your eyes on Him.  He is the Savior who not only shows you how to run the race, but then He enters into you through the Holy Spirit, and runs the race through you.  Praise God--we are never alone!!  Not only did He author your faith by giving it to you as an umerited gift, but He also finished your faith by securing your salvation in the atoning blood of His Son!!!!