TO DO THEM GOOD: Devotion for Friday November 20, 2015

TO DO THEM GOOD         Friday November 20, 2015

Text: Jeremiah 32:40 – 44      Memory verse: v 41

Like the covenant with man after the flood (Genesis 9:16) and with David concerning his dynasty (2 Samuel 23:5) where this expression, everlasting covenant is used, this one is enduring in nature, and probably is related to the New Covenant. The provision of God in this covenant is to do good to us. He is always pleased when we come to Him to receive what He has packaged for us. God takes no pleasure in punishing even the most wicked (Ezekiel 18:23, 32), rather He enjoys doing them good (Deuteronomy 30:9; Isaiah 62:5; 65:19; Zephaniah 3:17).

Have you benefited from the goodness of God? David said something about goodness of God in Psalm 23:6. Are goodness and mercies of God your rear guard? If you are not benefiting, then go to God in prayer for His desire is to do good to you and all yours.

Food for Thought: Are you part of God’s everlasting covenant?

Prayer: God, position me to benefit from all goodness you have for us.

EVERLASTING COVENANT

EVERLASTING COVENANT            Thursday April 9, 2015

Text: Psalm 111:1 – 10                 Memory verse: v 9

Our lives may change, our consciousness of His love may fade out; but His love is forever even as Isaiah posited it Isaiah 54:10. Treasury of David Commentary says “His divine decree has made the covenant of his grace a settled and eternal institution: redemption by blood proves that the covenant cannot be altered, for it ratifies and establishes it beyond all recall.” 

God’s eternal covenant has been established and it was sealed with the blood of Jesus Christ. Our unfaithfulness and unbelief cannot change or alter it. What it means therefore is that God’s love does not count on our faithfulness in dealing with us or else who would stand before him? Do you doubt God’s love?      

Like the people of Israel, we all can be thankful that the Lord had given us the land in which we live and for its resources and beauty. God has also provided redemption for us. Our release from sin and death through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest redemption we can think of. Are you part of this eternal covenant? Don’t reject this unique offer.

Food for Thought: Isaiah 54:10

Prayer: God I thank you for my salvation. Help me to always appreciate this and never to undermine your covenant in Jesus name.