Monday, 1 September 2014
A COVENANT PEOPLE by Daniel Yohanna
God cut a covenant with Abraham and his seed (Gen. 17:1-12). And we know that a covenant is an agreement that is legally binding.
Jesus came as the seed of Abraham - and we all, through Jesus are the children of Abraham (Gal. 3:7, 16,29).
Yet, a new covenant was enacted in Christ, which is like a codicil to the Old (Abrahamic) covenant, which happens to be a better covenant, established upon better promises (Heb. 8:6).
The modifications in this new covenant absolved us of the rites or liturgies of the old covenant like the sabbath rites, the animal sacrifices and other burnt offerings (Jesus being the ultimate sacrifice) , burning of incense, ablutions yet grants us all of the benefits of the Abrahamic covenant (Col. 2:13,14). It also frees us from the curse(s) under that covenant that served as punishment for breaking the law.
Galatians 3:7,14,16,29
"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
Some of the benefits they enjoyed under that covenant included supernatural provision, divine health, divine protection, distinction from the world, victory over their enemies, etc.
"He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes." (Psa.105:37)
When there were plagues that ravaged Egypt, Israel was exempt.
And in His covenant relationship with His people, He promised to free them from the evil diseases of Egypt
"And said, “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exo. 15:26)
"You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be a male or female barren among you or among your livestock. And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate you." (Deut. 7:14,15).
No matter the intensity of darkness in the world, God will shine over you with a light over which darkness cannot comprehend [Gen. 1:3; Isa. 60:1-3; John 1:5].
There will be a clear difference between God's children and the people of the world (Mal. 3:17,18).
When men are going down, you will go higher and higher (Job 22:29).
In every encounter, you will come out tops (Deut. 28:13). You are destined to soar on eagle's wings as a high flyer (Isa. 60:8).
Sickness is not your portion but the portion of your enemies. Poverty is not your lot. What stops others will not stop you. You will not be counted among the dead. You don't need to fear what others fear. Your case is different. You serve a living God.
If you are a born again child of God, you are in Covenant with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Walk in this covenant blessing. There's no stopping you. I'll see you at the top.
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