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. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1 – 3

I love the Jesus who teaches how birds and flowers remind us of how we can enjoy new life in Jesus.

I quiver a bit when He reminds me of what it means to follow Jesus Christ.  What do I do naturally when I meet an obstacle to what I consider my faith?  I try to figure out how to escape!

Hold on!  I am struck with this penetrating truth – fix your eyes on Jesus.  That is the point of it all.  None of us will ever overcome, only Jesus can overcome – and He is in us!  The battle is his and the victory is His!