Introduction

The New Covenant
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the LORD. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” – Jeremiah 31:31-34

Devotionals are meant to bring the reader closer to God. Yet most times, I hardly feel words can do justice to some scripture passages. This is one of those passages. This passage where Jeremiah prophesies of what will be with the new covenant has to be some of the most beautiful scripture. Meditate on these truths.

God puts His LOVE, his LAW on our hearts-handwritten by Him. We all have the opportunity to truly know Him, experience Him-live with HIm through the Holy Spirit and His word. But then He goes a step farther and forgives us for ALL of our sin and doesn’t remember it anymore!

He does it all through this new covenant. We do nothing. We do not have to keep any covenants. Jesus died for us while we are still sinning nonetheless. And God says, “I will remember their sin no more.”

Adoration

Father God, thank you for being the Alpha and Omega, the only one able to forgive sins! You are the only true God, worthy of praise and honor! May we sing with joy praise to your name daily! May we honor you and glorify you. You are an awesome God, worthy of all praise. You are all powerful. May we be a constant light for your glory, Amen.

Confession

“O Father, we are gathered before you, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have sinned in thought and word and deed; we have not loved you with all our heart and soul, we have not loved you with all our mind and strength; we have not even loved our neighbor as ourselves. In your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With you, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In your mercy, restore the joy of our salvation; so that we may love you with a holy love. Amen. ” – Missio Dei Confessional.

Thanksgiving

I waited patiently for the LORD;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.

He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.

He put aa new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.- 1 Psalm 40:1-3

Father God, Thank you for forgiving us when we did not deserve your sacrifice! Thank you for sending your son to die for us so that you would remember our sins no more! Thank  you for making us a way for us to be with you! Thank you for allowing us to approach your throne and share our fears and worries to you. Thank you for paving a way for us to have eternal life. Thank you for listening. In Jesus name, Amen.

Supplication

Local Church
Pray that your local church continues to be a light for the community, that the church shares the love of God to the ends of the earth. Pray that the local church becomes a new home for many this Easter Sunday! Pray that those within the church who are sick stay healthy.

Community

Pray for your community, that the lost are found and the found grow closer to the Lord. Pray that kindness between community members reign supreme and that peacemakers step forth to be a light for Christ in the everyday battles of darkness. Pray for finances throughout the community and those that hurt.

World
Pray for the Ukraine/Russia Conflict. Pray for softening of hearts, persevering of the saints, provisions and safety of civilians, God’s glory to be shown throughout the war. Pray that as tensions continue to grow, that communication would strengthen and compromises would be made. Pray that those displaced can return home soon. Pray for the financial consequences of war on society that God continues to meets the needs of His people. Pray for those who are hurting internationally and nationally. Pray for the missionaries carrying out the message of God.