For a number of weeks our messages centered around comparing the Old Blood Covenant with the New Blood Covenant. At the conclusion of this series we learned that Jehovah God brought about the New Covenant with these blessings - forgiveness of sins, salvation and eternal life. There are still many more blessings!
Jeremiah 31:33 says, "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares The Lord. "I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts." What does this mean? We need to look at when God presented His law to His people at Mt. Sinai through Moses. The law came in the form of the Ten Commandments and 613 additional laws. The people responded by saying they would obey all the laws. Did they keep the covenant by obeying the laws? NO! Almost immediately after receiving the laws they constructed a false god which they worshipped. They were not physically or emotionally able to keep or obey the laws.
However, as part of receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, Jehovah God has a way to help us in trying to obey Him. Ezekiel 36:26-27 says, "I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit in you and move you to follow My decrees and be careful to keep My laws." God says He will give us a new Spirit and a new heart enabling us to "Keep His Laws." Hallelujah!
How does this all happen? When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we receive the Holy Spirit who comes to live in our hearts. The Holy Spirit becomes our Guide And Counselor helping us to function in all areas of our lives pleasing Jehovah God. Bless His Holy Name!
Lastly, 1Corinthians 6:19 says, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
There are many more of these blessings to explore. Stay Tuned!
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,
Frank
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