Let 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.
Hebrews 12:2

…. who for the joy set before him endured the cross ….
Hebrews 12:2b

…. who for the joy set before him endured the cross ….
Hebrews 12:2b

…. who for the joy set before him endured the cross ….
Hebrews 12:2b

Irene continues to endure her faith journey with JOY …. despite the ongoing physical tribulation.  She smiles through the agonizing nausea and fatigue which are unremitting.  No “pity party” with her …. she’s upbeat and optimistic …. even on the most rugged days.  She continues to amaze me.  When I overhear her talking on the telephone she doesn’t focus on her own trial, but, rather, is compelled to learn about the caller’s life circumstances and their journey.

Irene endures with heroic dignity and illustrious determination.  Irene can face tomorrow, no matter what she faces today, because Christ lives and reigns in her heart.

Casting the nausea aside, Irene ventured to the mall and Safeway today.  She was encouraged to run into John and Karen Barton, two friends she used to enjoy working with at Monte Vista Christian School.  Their interaction and conversation gladdened her heart!!!

Jesus joyfully endured and died, but is no longer on the cross.  He is risen and lives because he ….

…. sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!

Let 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.
Hebrews 12:2

Caminando con Fé

Dave