How can we "keep His covenant" in our daily lives today? What Psalm 103:18 Teaches “to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.” The Lord’s “loving devotion” (v. 17) actively rests on people who do two things: • “keep His covenant” – guard, cherish, and live within God’s binding agreement. • “remember to obey” – hold His commands in constant, practical memory. Seeing the Bigger Picture of Covenant • A covenant is God’s pledged relationship with His people (Genesis 17:7). • It is confirmed in Christ, “the mediator of a better covenant” (Hebrews 8:6). • Believers are now “brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13), made part of the same unbreakable promise. Daily Ways to Keep His Covenant 1. Cultivate reverent obedience – “Fear God and keep His commandments” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). 2. Trust the finished work of Jesus – “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” (Luke 22:20). 3. Walk in ongoing repentance – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive” (1 John 1:9). 4. Guard personal worship – Regular Bible intake, heartfelt praise, and fellowship (Acts 2:42). 5. Honor His moral boundaries – Live distinct from the world’s patterns (Romans 12:2). 6. Show steadfast love to others – “Be kind… forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). Practical Snapshots • At work: speak truthfully, refuse shady shortcuts, reflect Christ’s integrity. • At home: lead family devotions, apologize quickly, model grace. • Online: post words that build up, avoid gossip or impurity. • With money: tithe first, budget wisely, give generously (2 Corinthians 9:7). • In trials: cling to promises rather than panic (Isaiah 41:10). Reminders from Other Scriptures • Exodus 19:5 – “If you will obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession.” • Deuteronomy 7:9 – God “keeps His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations.” • John 14:15 – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Simple Checklist for the Week - Read a portion of Scripture daily. - Pray through one command and ask, “How will I act on this today?” - Look for one tangible way to love a neighbor. - End each day with thanksgiving for the covenant secured in Christ. Final Encouragement Keeping His covenant is not a burdensome duty; it is living in the secure, relational bond God Himself established. As we remember His precepts and rely on His Spirit, our ordinary moments become faithful echoes of His extraordinary promise. |
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