Hebrews chapter eleven is an impressive roll-call of heroes of the faith. It is an impressive list that is only complete when Christ is considered. No life is great if it does not point to Christ. These great names from Abel through the prophets point us finally to Christ. In fact, all of Scripture points us to Jesus. Jesus himself, speaking of scripture said, “These (the Scriptures) are they which testify of Me" (John 5:39).
So, whatever the theme or text, we are really considering Jesus, for by him all Scripture consists. Vance Havner said, “Satan will go to any lengths to keep you from considering the Lord. If he can put you to riding the hobby of a favorite doctrine; if he can get you to look back at yesterday's failures, or ahead to tomorrow's dreads, or around at the array of circumstances or within at your own weakness and poverty—anywhere but looking unto Jesus—then he is satisfied. And remember that he has many masks and will come so like an angel of light that you are scarcely aware at first that you are not considering Christ.”
Take a moment and consider Jesus. Consider his beauty, grace, love, and compassion. Consider his death. It was for you that he died. It was for all who will believe and trust him for salvation. If you are not a disciple of Christ I pray that you will turn from your sin and place your trust in the Lord, today. God loves you and so does First Baptist Church.