I’ve got good news for you … the message from the scriptures that was given thousands of years ago is still being given today! That’s right, and do you know why? It’s because the covenant blessings of God are still in effect.
The good news is that God’s mercy and favor never end!
“Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise His Holy name. For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! (Psalm 30:4 NLT)
Ahhh, but there’s also bad news … His blessings will cease for those who break covenant and fellowship with Him. That doesn’t sound very “promising” does it? Of course not, and that’s why I have another message to deliver. There is a promise of hope to all who would adhere to the words of the Lord.
As long as the earth remains God will send people to spread the message of repentance of sin through salvation. He will always have messengers of hope because He is a loving, merciful, longsuffering God who longs to bless people with the benefits that come with favoring Him over all people, places or things.
Those who walk away from His blessings are literally asking God to correct, punish and discipline them because they love remaining in their sin. The message I want to share today is that from before you were born God’s plans were to give you a peaceful life void of evil and a great future full of hope. There is only one thing standing in the way of that promise and blessing – sin.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD. Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
God promises that if any person has a desire to know and walk in a loyal relationship of fellowship with Him, He will give them a heart to know Him. He will reveal Himself to that person and be in favored covenant with them. (Jeremiah 24:7)
If we compare this to our current circumstances, how many have lost their lives recently because of sickness or persecution, and are even questioning their own faith because they’re looking at the world and not to a Savior? There is great sin happening and God isn’t oblivious to it.
Like in the days of Jeremiah the Old Testament prophet, we are witnessing the destruction of people and nations fall right before our eyes. Civilizations have turned from God and seek after evil, looking for ways to harm, kill and destroy anyone and anything in their path not realizing that they are being led by satan himself.
“A thief has only one thing (malicious intent) in mind – he wants to steal, slaughter (kill) and destroy (you). But I (Jesus) have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect – life in its fullness until you overflow (with blessings). (John 10:10 TPT emphasis mine)
Judgment will come to those who do not seek God’s grace (favor) in forgiveness and repent (turn from their sin). This isn’t what God wants; remember He also said something else. It involves good things, and who couldn’t use some goodness in their lives about now?
Oh, and I have not forgotten the rest of the message God gave to Jeremiah … the message of hope.
If you are doing destructive behavior or causing harm in any way, it isn't God giving you direction or of Him. You are being deceived by the enemy who wants to destroy the good plans God has for you. Plans to give you a peaceful future and a good life. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Regardless of what’s happening in your life right now or what you have done, look to the only friend that will not turn His back on you – Jesus Christ. Through His covenant of salvation, He will be with you and provide the strength to fight any situation so that you will not fail.
God’s Son, Jesus, will save, deliver and be with you always until the end. This is His covenant promise of blessing and favor to those who share the gospel message of repentance with boldness.
"Go, therefore and make disciples of the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe (obey) all the things I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen." (Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV)
This is a covenant between "true friends" that God honors. It’s His blessing promise of favor and the hope found only in the benefits of walking in close fellowship with Him. For me, this isn’t only the best message for today, it’s the best message ever!
Until next time, walk in covenant favor today and everyday!
“Covenant fellowship has benefits of favor.” - Jesus Christ
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