Haggai 2
God made a covenant with Abraham (see Genesis 12) and this covenant rested on obedience to the law. When God sent Jesus to walk the earth, Jesus gave us a new covenant:
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:6
We should be thankful that this new covenant is based on grace and not on deeds. Yes we will be judged according to what we have done but our faith and trust in God is primary (Matthew 22:37-40).
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God and I know that You will never leave me. Your Word and Your Spirit remain with me at all times and I desire to draw near to me and You will draw near to me when I draw near to You. Thank You for Your love and that You will never leave me. I am not worth such love and attention. Please forgive me for sloth and my selfishness. Help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, the church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’ v4-5
God made a covenant with Abraham (see Genesis 12) and this covenant rested on obedience to the law. When God sent Jesus to walk the earth, Jesus gave us a new covenant:
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. Luke 22:20
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:6
We should be thankful that this new covenant is based on grace and not on deeds. Yes we will be judged according to what we have done but our faith and trust in God is primary (Matthew 22:37-40).
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God and I know that You will never leave me. Your Word and Your Spirit remain with me at all times and I desire to draw near to me and You will draw near to me when I draw near to You. Thank You for Your love and that You will never leave me. I am not worth such love and attention. Please forgive me for sloth and my selfishness. Help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, the church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
