Gods Covenant With Jeremiah

Gods Covenant with Jeremiah

In Jeremiah 31:31, God made a covenant with Israel: “The days are coming…when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.” In Ezekiel 36:24 and 28, God affirmed, “I will take you [Israel] out of the nations…and bring you back into your own land…Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God.”

This stunning covenant envisions a return and a revival among the Jews. Since 1948 more than three million Jews have moved to the historic homeland. But what of the spiritual revival? According to the prophecy of John, it is coming. He speaks of the day in which Jews will declare, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb” (Revelation 7:10). Let’s pray for the people of Israel.

Devotion by Max Lucado | The Almighty Jehovah | https://thealmightyJehovah.com

Look for God

With the passing of years, Henry’s life had changed. His children were grown. The neighborhood was different. He was unhappy. He asked his minister if he was unhappy for some sin he’d committed. “Yes,” the wise pastor replied. “The sin of ignorance. One of your neighbors is the Messiah in disguise, and you have not seen him.”

With time, Henry saw things in people he’d never seen. When others spoke he listened. After all, he might be listening to the Messiah. The bounce returned to his step. His eyes took on a friendly sparkle. He said, “All I know is that things changed when I started looking for God.”

Now, that’s curious. The old man saw Jesus because he didn’t know what he looked like. The people in Jesus’ day missed him because they thought they did. How are things looking in your neighborhood?

The Next Door Savior

In the aftermath of 9/11 a group of religious leaders was invited to come to Washington and pray with President Bush. The group was well-frocked and well-known. You might wonder if I felt out of place. The only time I wear a robe is when I step out of the shower.

But when it came my turn to meet George W. Bush, I added, “And Mr. President, I was raised in Andrews, Texas—a half-hour drive from your hometown.” He smiled that lopsided smile and let his accent drawl ever so slightly. “Why, I know your town. I’ve walked those streets. I’ve even played your golf course.” It was nice to know that the president knew my home.

How much nicer to know the same about God. Yes, he rules the universe. Yes, he has walked your streets. He’s still the next door Savior. Jesus – above all powers? You bet he is!