The word for this week is "captain". There is one Greek word used for almost all of the references to "captain" in the New Testament, which is a military term that means commander. We will be looking at a Greek word that appears only once in Hebrews 2:9-10:
9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. KJV
This is the word "archegos". Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: leading, furnishing the first cause, one that takes the lead, the author, the hero of a city, it's founder and guardian, the originator. In the verse above Jesus is referred to as the Captain of our Salvation! He IS the Author AND the Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)! We can trust HIM with every aspect of our lives! He will not force Himself on us, but IF we ask, He WILL lead, guide and direct us in keeping with His desire that we walk in John 10:10:
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). AMP
What a GOOD, GOOD God He is! And fully qualified to BE our Captain! So, in keeping with that theme, her is Hillsong United with "Captain":
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
