For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. Hebrews 8:7, NIV We only emphasize that Christian life we are in is not based on another form of religious ritual but on a covenant. The question is what type of covenant are you in? Is it a covenant of religion or a covenant of love? It should be a covenant of love. Love is a person and that is God (see 1 John 4:16). The covenant we are in is a covenant based on who He is and not on who we are. It's based on what He has done and not on what we have done. When you sign an agreement form, you understand what type of covenant or agreement you are signing in. And this is the reason why still many Christians missed the true essence of Christianity. It's because they don't understand the covenant they are in. In result, many are so called Christians are still living a life like they don't have Christ. There's no real transformation happened. They think Christian...
Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John 18:11NKJV
When we accepted the Lord Jesus, God gave us the right to become the children of God. We became righteous, blameless in God's eyes today (John 1:12, Romans 5:1). And this standing gave us the assurance that we are victorious in Christ (Romans 8:37). We became victorious not because of who we are, its not because of what we have done. But its because of Jesus and what He has done at Calvary. Our victory is not found in our names but in the name of Jesus.
Now, in our journey on planet earth. We will still encounter troubles, pains or sufferings but it will not change what God has already made us. That we are victorious in Christ. God allow troubles to pass our lives, not to punish us but to test our faith to what He has already made us. Like the Lord Jesus said,
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Don't forget the person of Grace, that is Jesus (John 1:17), whom you encountered, before you encounter the troubles in your life. Grace is all about Jesus and what He has done. In the midst of your troubles, you need to see yourself how God sees you. That you are victorious in Christ. You are victorious in the finished work of another person. And by grace, this is possible!
Troubles are not comes from God. It comes from the world. The bible says, the prince of this world is the devil but it has no power over Christ (John 14:30). So whatever troubles you are facing with, cheer up. Lift up your head and praise the Lord. You will pass that trouble victoriously. You are called to conquer the world by the Good News of Christ. Greater is the One who lives inside you!
Thoughts Of The Day:
" I am victorious in the finished work of Christ living in me"