Hebrews 12:1-2 states, “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” The logic of Jesus’ faith is truly the most distinctive elucidation of the dynamics of faith in the epistle. Consider that songs of lament are rarely sung. The fact that Jesus experienced suffering and hates it ought to be a part of our dynamics of faith. Jesus suffered for the greater joy and future hope. Christ’s joy is on the other side of the Cross. Note that Hebrews 11 and the heroes of faith include some surprising people. Hebrews 11:6 tells us, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” The kind of zeal, sacrifice, and obedience that pleases God is always and only one that comes from faith.