In his gospel book, John gave this view of the glory of Jesus.

Beholding the glory of Jesus in a human Body

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Beholding = gazing intently, studying

Glory = Visible manifestation of God’s presence and power

Grace = God giving us what we do not deserve

Jude was a son of Mary and Joseph. In his letter to those that are sanctified by God, the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ and called, Jude gave this view of our future beholding of the glory of Jesus.

Beholding the glory of Jesus in a glorified Body
Jude 24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Joy = the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying

What does it matter to you that Jesus is able to keep you from falling?

What does it matter to you that Jesus is able to present you faultless before Him?

Jesus endured the cross for joy

Hebrews 12: ² Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

What do you suppose was the joy for which Jesus endured the cross?

What do these verses tell you about Jesus?

What do these verses matter to you?

Our focus – Hebrews 12:¹ Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ² Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

Our challenge – Dearly Beloved,

Run with your eyes on Jesus alone!

Run in faith that Jesus loves you with an everlasting, unconditional love; has uniquely designed and created only one you; has a good plan for your life; runs with you; and will accomplish His purposes for you and through you!

Run in His strength alone!

Run with your eyes on the prize!

Run with your focus on His mission: to conform you to the image of Jesus Christ!

Run with the desire to finish strong!

Run with the desire to finish with your lamp burning!

Run with the expectation of being in His physical presence when you cross your finish line!

Run to His glory alone!

Run and keep on running!