What practical steps can we take to live under God's eternal covenant today? The Eternal Covenant Revisited “Then they will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, the land where your fathers lived. They will live there forever, and David My servant will be their prince forever.” (Ezekiel 37:25) Seeing the Covenant Fulfilled in Christ • Luke 1:32-33 — Jesus inherits “the throne of His father David,” confirming the promise of an eternal ruler. • Jeremiah 31:33 — God writes His law on hearts, binding His people to Himself. • Hebrews 8:10 — The new covenant ratified by Christ secures the same everlasting relationship Ezekiel foresaw. Practical Steps for Covenant Living 1. Embrace Your Covenant Identity • 1 Peter 2:9 — You are “a chosen people.” • Speak truth over your life: “I belong to the Lord and to His everlasting kingdom.” 2. Abide in the Word • John 15:7 — “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you…” • Schedule daily, unhurried Scripture reading; memorize key covenant passages (Ezekiel 37; Jeremiah 31; Hebrews 8). 3. Cultivate Continual Worship • Hebrews 13:15 — “Continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” • Engage in congregational worship weekly and personal worship daily—songs, thanksgiving, proclamation of His reign. 4. Pursue Holiness • 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 — God dwells with a separated people. • Audit entertainment, speech, relationships; remove what conflicts with the King’s character. 5. Walk in Obedient Love • John 14:15 — “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Turn biblical commands into actionable to-do’s: forgive an offender, reconcile quickly, give generously. 6. Serve as Kingdom Ambassadors • Matthew 28:19-20 — The Great Commission extends covenant blessing to every nation. • Pray for and support missions; share the gospel in everyday conversations. 7. Anticipate the Coming Kingdom • Titus 2:13 — Live “while we wait for the blessed hope.” • Let future promises shape present priorities: invest time and resources in what lasts forever. Guarding Covenant Faithfulness in Daily Life • Accountability: meet regularly with mature believers who will ask about your walk. • Sabbath Rhythms: set aside weekly rest to remember God’s ownership of time. • Stewardship: budget finances as kingdom resources; tithe first, plan generosity. • Family Discipleship: read Scripture aloud at meals; speak often of the covenant King (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). Encouragement from the Prophets and Apostles • Isaiah 55:3 — “I will make an everlasting covenant with you—My faithful love promised to David.” • Revelation 22:3-5 — The servants of God will reign with Him forever, mirroring Ezekiel’s vision. Keep these steps front and center, and you will taste the joy of living now under the eternal covenant that will one day fill the earth in visible glory. |
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