Introduction

The beauty of the faithful promises of God can never be understated. The God of the universe fulfilled in the New Covenant a way for us to have hope in a reconciliation to Him. It makes you want to sing, “How Marvelous, How Wonderful, Is my Savior’s Love for Me!”

Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. – Ephesians 2:12-13

Do you grasp what Paul is saying? None of the previous covenants-Mosaic, Abrahamic, Davidic-were able to be withheld. Jesus changes that. Therefore, ALL of those covenants are pointing to Jesus. The new covenant fulfills those divine promises! GOD IS EVER SO FAITHFUL TO US!

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. – Ephesians 2:18-21

Adoration

Father God, we thank you again for the new covenant! You are the solid rock in which we stand! Only you can provide the strength we need each day. God, you are so faithful to us, so good to us. How wonderful and marvelous are your ways! May we worship you today and every day for your greatness and goodness! Amen!

I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.

The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.

This is the LORD’s doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:21-24

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

You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God; I will extol you.

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever! – Psalm 118:28-29

Father God, we humbly come before you today in gratitude for your sacrifice, for your covenant and for your steadfast love. We are so undeserving, Lord, of your grace and mercy. Yet, you endlessly pour it out upon us. Thank you for hearing our prayers. Thank you for forgiving us of our sins. Thank you for providing a covenant that we could keep. We love you Lord. 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.