365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns March 06

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

March 6

JESUS: THE FINISHER OF OUR FAITH

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 has

sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

HEBREWS 12:2

Jesus is the Finisher of Our Faith. If you are good at beginning new projects, but you are a poor finisher, look to Jesus, the Finisher of Our Faith. He completed salvation. The blood of Jesus completely forgave your sins; you now stand forgiven before God. Jesus finished everything you need for spiritual growth, but you must take advantage of His completed work. All the power you need to live the Christian life He supplied through the cross. Every advantage of eternal life is supplied to you through the sacrifice of His life for you. All the spiritual riches of the heavenlies are now available to you.

Jesus, thank You for finishing the work of salvation.

Jesus is the Finisher of Our Faith; there's nothing more He needs to do for you to go to Heaven. When He cried, "It is finished" (John 19:30), the plan of salvation was complete. The work of Messiah that was predicted in the Old Testament was ended. The task of satisfying God's wrath was done. He finished what was assigned to Him; there is nothing you can do to add to His work. But you must come boldly to His throne of grace to get help to live the Christian life (see Hebrews 4:16). You must run with patience the race that is set before you (see Hebrews 12:1). He has finished His task; will you finish yours?

Jesus, You finished Your task, now help me finish my task. You have

provided a completed plan of salvation; help me to take advantage of

spiritual power that is mine in the Cross. Amen.

Reading: Mark 15:7-24 

Key Thought: Jesus has finished everything you need for your salvation.