365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns
(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)
NOVEMBER 15
JESUS: CAPTAIN
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in
bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect
through sufferings. (Hebrews 2:10)
Jesus is the Captain of your Salvation. Archegos, the Greek word from which this title originates, is also translated “author” and “prince,” suggesting Jesus is your leader. He is the One who takes the lead in salvation; He died for you. He is the One who first provided the complete forgiveness of sin. THE MESSAGE calls Jesus “Pioneer” in its translation. As a Pioneer, He went where no one else could go; He went into the grave of death for you. And He did what no one else could do – He returned alive. Call on your Captain today.
Lord Jesus, You are the Captain of My Salvation; I owe everything to You. Thank You
for taking the initiative to obtain my salvation, and for making eternal life possible.
Jesus is the Captain of your Salvation; He left Heaven to become flesh and live among us. He took the initiative to show you the Father’s love. He came to you, before you could
respond to His love. Now, since He is the Captain of your Salvation, let Him work out His plan in your life. Just as His salvation is perfect, so He can guide you daily according to the “good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2). Jesus knows the future and He knows the plans God has for you (Jer. 29:11). Will you follow your Captain?
Lord, I trust You as my Captain; lead my life today. Help me understand Your will for
my life, then give me strength to do it. I will obey You today. Amen.
Reading: Hebrews 2:1-10
Key Thought: As the Captain of your salvation, Jesus has taken the initiative
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