For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NLT
As New Testament believing Gentiles we are covered by the blood of Christ. God's chosen people expanded to include us when the root, Israel, refused to accept Jesus. We were grafted in, as Paul put it.
To know that the carrying of the Holy Spirit causes us to be loved by God, is so spectacularly wonderful, it is beyond words. Our God's covenant is now with His Son. Jesus bought all mankind the favour of God. As we believe on Him as our saviour, He sanctifies us for all eternity. His sacrifice was so complete that God's favour rests on us.
I do not have to perform to earn, but rather believe. Out of that belief comes works that He would have me do. These works usually involve loving others. This is the best task God could give us, die to self and live for Him and others. Amen!
No comments:
Post a Comment