The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. Check out today’s passage.

Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He is the starter, the beginner, the founder.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He revealed to us the glory of God.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He went ahead of us, demonstrating how to follow the Father’s will.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He endured the shame of the cross on our behalf.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He bore our sins in his body.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He paid sin’s penalty in full.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. He led the way from death to life.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. What he starts in us, he will complete.

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. Fix your eyes on him!

Lord Jesus,
We acknowledge you alone as the founder and perfecter of our faith. Thank you for initiating our walk with you by your Spirit and carrying us all the way home.
In your name. Amen.