Hebrews 11:32-12:2 ~ The Joy

Hebrews 11:32-12:2

32 And what more shall I say?

For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms,
enforced justice,
obtained promises,
stopped the mouths of lions,
34 quenched the power of fire,
escaped the edge of the sword,
were made strong out of weakness,
became mighty in war,
put foreign armies to flight.
35 Women received back their dead by resurrection.
Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life.
36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
37 They were stoned,
they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword.
They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated—
38 of whom the world was not worthy—
wandering about in deserts and mountains,
and in dens and caves of the earth.

39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.



12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely,

and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame,
and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

We have looked at comparison and contrasts this week.

Hebrews 11 and Hebrews 12 is filled with Victory and Struggle.
by Jesus as God's Son Victorious.

In all seasons of our lives, in all circumstance - we find Peace in God.

In all of life - to see Jesus is to find direction. The Way, the Truth and the Life.

The Great Peace of Jesus is the wind and waves obey Jesus.


Jesus is the Peace passing understanding. This is not to downplay the uncertainty the very Disciples of Jesus displayed in His Living Presence. Jesus never, ever castigated His people for their emotions. Even in the middle of their questions - they could be seen in the Chapters of the Gospel finding Peace in the middle of the turbulence of life.

The Peace that passes all understanding is not reached through bootstrap pulling or guilt or shame. Jesus is the Light of the world and we know, to find Jesus is to find the Light.

The wind and the waves of the storm are cleared. The Light shines. The darkness has not overcome the Light. This is the Peace that passes all understanding. Clearly, Jesus is the Light world. Father God tells us the light of God shines in mankind. We believe and Trust Him.



Blessed be Jesus. Given to us by our Father God. Covering us, covering those we love. Jesus covering all the believers of the world. Jesus guiding the Nation and nations trusting in Him.

Alleluia, we are the people of Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †