| Series | The character of God: the God who comes |
|---|---|
| Theme | 3. The Way - 3. O LEALA |
| Colour | Lanu Meamata |
Scripture Focus: Esekielu 37:26-28
Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore. My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
- Ezekiel 37:26-28 (KJV)
Study:
This passage from Ezekiel reveals God's promise to establish an everlasting covenant with His people. The covenant is described as one of peace, far-reaching and eternal. God promises to place His sanctuary among His people, symbolizing His presence dwelling intimately with them. The promise to multiply and place His people points toward restoration and blessing, while the presence of God's tabernacle affirms ongoing fellowship and divine protection. This covenant assures that God is their God and they are His people, a relationship that all nations will recognize through God's sanctifying presence.
Application:
Today, this covenant reminds us of God’s unwavering commitment to His people. It encourages us to trust in His peace amidst life’s uncertainties, knowing He dwells among us through His Spirit. As believers, we are part of this eternal covenant, called to live in the reality of God's presence and to reflect His holiness. This assurance of God’s eternal presence offers comfort and hope, urging us to deepen our relationship with Him, and live as His people visibly set apart in the world.
Reflection Questions:
- What does it mean to you that God’s covenant is everlasting?
- How can you experience God’s presence more fully in your daily life?
- In what ways do you see God working to restore or multiply blessings in your life?
- How does knowing that God sanctifies His people influence your relationship with Him and others?
Prayer:
Lord God, thank You for Your everlasting covenant of peace. Help us to live in the assurance of Your presence and to be faithful as Your people. May Your sanctuary dwell within us, guiding and protecting us. Strengthen our faith and help us shine Your holiness to the world. Amen.
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