How can we "keep and follow" God's covenant in our daily lives today? Grounding Verse “Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.” – Deuteronomy 29:9 Keeping the Covenant: What It Looks Like Now • Trust Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant (Hebrews 9:15). • Obey God’s revealed Word with love, not mere duty (John 14:15). • Expect His promised favor as you walk in obedience (Joshua 1:8). Attitudes That Shape Covenant Living • Reverence – treat every command as holy. • Gratitude – remember deliverance, just as Israel remembered Egypt. • Humility – depend on the Spirit who writes the law on hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). • Perseverance – keep pressing on when obedience costs. Daily Practices That Anchor Us • Scripture Intake – Read, meditate, and memorize (Psalm 1:2-3). – Speak the Word aloud in your home and car. • Prayerful Alignment – Start each day asking, “Lord, how can I obey You today?” – End the day reviewing where obedience was lived or missed. • Immediate Obedience – Respond to promptings without delay (James 1:22). – Choose honesty, purity, and generosity in real-time decisions. • Worship and Gathering – Join weekly with believers for Word and communion (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Sing truth that reinforces covenant promises. • Stewardship – Tithe and give offerings, acknowledging God’s ownership. – Use time and talents to serve others (1 Peter 4:10). • Witness – Share the gospel; covenant loyalty includes inviting others in (Matthew 28:19-20). • Rest and Remembrance – Keep a Sabbath rhythm to remember God is Provider (Exodus 20:8-11). – Celebrate communion with mindful gratitude (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Guardrails Against Forgetfulness • Place Scripture verses where eyes linger—mirrors, phone lock screens. • Keep a journal of answered prayers and obeyed promptings. • Retell God’s works at family meals (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Pair up with an accountability friend who asks, “How did you obey this week?” The Fruit God Promises • Inner assurance: “By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments” (1 John 2:3). • Steady growth: “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked” (1 John 2:6). • Prosperity that matters: a life that flourishes under God’s smile (Psalm 1:3). |
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