How can we apply the promise of God "not turning away" today? The Promise Stated Jeremiah 32:40: “I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing them good, and I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will never turn away from Me.” Living Under the Same Everlasting Covenant • This covenant finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ (Luke 22:20; Hebrews 13:20). • By faith in Him, believers today are grafted into the promise (Romans 11:17-20). • God’s commitment is as unbreakable now as when first spoken. Truths to Embrace About God’s Heart • Unchanging goodness—Psalm 119:68: “You are good, and You do what is good.” • Steadfast presence—Hebrews 13:5: “I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you.” • Covenant loyalty—2 Timothy 2:13: “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” • Transforming grace—Ezekiel 36:26-27 shows the same promise of a new heart and Spirit enabling obedience. Practical Daily Applications • Rest from self-reliance – Start each day acknowledging God’s ongoing good toward you. – Replace anxious striving with thankful dependence (Philippians 4:6-7). • Stand firm against accusation – When guilt or shame resurfaces, rehearse Jeremiah 32:40 aloud. – Remember Romans 8:1—no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. • Persevere in obedience – God’s Spirit within empowers progress, not perfection (Galatians 5:16-17). – Set small, concrete steps of obedience, trusting His enabling grace. • Extend covenant-style commitment to others – Honor marriage vows and friendships with the same “never turn away” mindset (Ephesians 5:25; Proverbs 17:17). – Serve your local church persistently, reflecting God’s faithfulness (1 Corinthians 15:58). • Pray Scripture-saturated prayers – Use Jeremiah 32:40 as a foundation when interceding: “Lord, You have promised never to turn away from doing good—work that good in this situation.” • Anchor hope in trials – Suffering does not signal God’s absence; it often becomes the stage for His steadfast goodness (Romans 8:28; James 1:17). – Keep a journal of specific ways He “does good” amid hardship to cultivate remembrance. Scripture Connections • Deuteronomy 31:8—His unwavering presence precedes and follows every step. • Psalm 23:6—“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” • Isaiah 54:10—Mountains may be shaken, yet His covenant of peace will not be removed. • John 10:28-29—No one can snatch believers out of the Father’s hand. Hope for Pressing Seasons • Season of doubt: lean on His unchanging character rather than fluctuating feelings. • Season of failure: return quickly; He has pledged never to abandon doing you good. • Season of waiting: view delays through the lens of His covenant kindness rather than perceived neglect. The promise that God will “never turn away from doing us good” steadies the heart, fuels obedience, and shapes relationships. Holding it tightly today keeps faith vibrant and hope unshakable. |
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