For because of the anger of the Lord it came to the point in Jerusalem and Judah that he cast them out from his presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. 2 Kings 24:20 - Under the original covenant God made with His people, it was a if/then sort of agreement. If they would obey His commands and follow Him, then God would bless and protect them. If though they rejected God’s commands and refused to follow Him, then they would find persecution and loss. What we find in our chapter is the final straw of God’s longsuffering and patience with Judah. They had turned to sin so intensely and for so long, despite all the prophet’s warnings God sent them, that it was time for them to feel the weight of their choice. Let us though today praise the Lord that we are under a new covenant through Jesus Christ. No longer is it the original if/then deal with God. Jesus is our righteousness before God. Our relationship with God is no longer based on our holy actions but based on the holy sacrifice of Jesus. We don’t have to fear God casting us out like we see in this passage for Jesus has secured our position with the Father. Today cherish the truth that because of Jesus every sin is forgiven, our future of Heaven is guaranteed, and our peace with God is eternally secured. All this is true for those who place their faith in Jesus, and if that hasn’t happened yet in your story, know today can be the day your life with Jesus begins. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac- Daily DEVO 3090
Question To Ponder: How do you feel your life with God would look like if we were still under the old covenant?
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