Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

This powerful exploration of Hebrews 12:1-3 confronts us with a critical question: will we finish what we've started in our faith journey? Drawing from the concept of tenacity, we're reminded that while starting new things comes easily to many of us—whether reading books, learning languages, or beginning home projects—finishing requires something deeper. The sermon challenges us to recognize that our faith walk demands more perseverance than any other area of life, because the consequences of quitting are eternal. We're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, a faith hall of fame from Hebrews 11, cheering us on and reminding us we're not alone in this race. The passage calls us to run with urgency and perseverance, not merely drift through our spiritual lives. We must throw off everything that hinders us and the sin that entangles us, fixing our eyes firmly on Jesus—the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. This isn't about casual participation; it's about decisive action to remove whatever slows our pursuit of God. The joy that sustained Jesus through the cross should fuel our own journey, reminding us that belonging to God should fill us with greater joy than anything this world offers.