Messenger Marcus proclaims that Jesus is our all in all. Everything we need comes from him. The book of Hebrews chapter 12 is often said to describe Jesus as the pioneer of faith. However Marcus describes how our glorious Lord is also the pioneer of all excellent virtues; he is the pioneer and source also of hope and love.
The Trail Blazing Christ
Jesus Christ is the source of faith. We turn to Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 and 2 to read about the ‘trail blazing Christ’. …… Hebrews 12:1, 2 – Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
The preceding chapter 11 is known as ‘ the gallery of faith filled men and women.’ Abraham, Isaiah, Rahab, Moses and others who lived and died in faith; also Enoch, who of course was carried straight to heaven without tasting death, As we come to chapter 12 we see that Jesus is the ‘file-leader’ – The one at the front of the procession! All the others mentioned in the preceding chapter are all following him because he is the leader as well as the source of faith! He alone is the dynamic hero and leader of faith.
Prince Of Hope and Love
But Jesus is not just the trail blazer and leader of faith, He was and is the dynamic prince and source of passionate, burning, unfailing love! He is the supreme example of enduring, overflowing hope! Oh he had faith! Oh he had love! Oh he had a shining and victorious hope that endured all trials and never failed.
Jesus Had Faith
Jesus had faith as he walked this earth as a true man. He had faith that he would be able (as he yielded his will to God His father) to rescue and redeem a sin soaked humanity. He had faith that men and women could be gathered together into the ‘fold of God.’
