Perfecter of Faith

We run life’s race, “looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:2). He originated trust as our basis for sonship to God, and in himself he carried that approach to God to the highest level in faithful obedience to the Father. So he could say, “It’s finished” (John 19:30) both in that his mission was completed and that his faithfulness had reached that highest level.

“We don’t know him any longer after the flesh” (2 Corinthians 5:16), but he left behind these physical reminders of what he did when he was “in the flesh.” It remains for us to regard these emblems of his character and commitment demonstrated while incarnate, and to participate in this observance as a stimulus to our own service to God in this realm of living.