We live in very uncertain times. Although, we do our best to serve Christ through the service of loving and supporting others, we can sometimes fall short. God on the other hand always keeps his covenant promises to mankind. When God first made a covenant in Genesis 6:18; 9-17, he came into a biblical agreement with man, this agreement was first used with Noah during the flood. A covenant is a binding agreement between two parties who agree to fulfill his/her obligations outlined in the agreement.
God makes a covenant with Abraham, this covenant was made for the purpose of bringing salvation to the nations. He also made a covenant with Israel, the purpose of this covenant was to bring the Messiah into the world. Finally God made a new covenant with man that we as believers are walking in today. The new covenant is one of peace (Shalom). “Christ is our peace” according to Ephesians 2:14.
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my peace be removed, saith the Lord, that have mercy on thee. Isaiah 54:10. The only way to experience this life of peace with God, is through his son Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. We as believers entered into this new covenant once we accepted Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. The Israelites on the other hand rejected Jesus in Luke 19:41-42, for this reason Jesus cried. The very peace they desired would no longer be theirs, but instead a sword.
Jehovah Shalom, He is the God of Peace. He gives another example of husbands and wives who enter into covenant through marriage, when this covenant is broken divorce comes into the picture. Covenant with God is a mutual blessing, but we must align ourselves with His word. Covenant is designed so God can bless us. These are some of the ways God will bless His children:
- Through His covenant we can experience the blessings of peace which means our children will be taught of the Lord. (Isaiah 54:13)
- Family members who are far away will experience the peace of God. God’s peace will come to the nations. (Isaiah 57:19)
- God’s peace will flow into your family like a river. God’s presence (sanctuary) will manifest in your family. God’s presence brings peace. He multiplies us. Multiplication is a symbol of God’s blessing. (Ezekiel 37:26)
- Christ is our peace (Shalom) The new covenant is ours through Christ finished work on the cross. When salvation comes to a family, the blessings of peace comes.
- The Lord will prosper your family. He delights in the prosperity of His children. Psalm 35:27; 122:7; 147:14.
Those who enter into covenant, will enter into his rest. You and your family. Will you receive Him today?
In His Service,
Carolyn