Oct. 19, 2020
Jeremiah 33-Part 3
LET IT GLOW
God had promised to fulfill the Davidic and priestly covenants. We read about it in verses 17-26. Within David's dynasty, one from his family would always be on the throne in Israel (2 Sam.23). In Numbers 25, Israel turned to Baal worship, but the priest stopped it and his family was promised a priesthood of peace. Those promises were as certain as day and night, stars, and sand grains.
What is the good thing God promised Israel? (verse 14) He would raise up a Branch of Righteousness (Jehovah Tsidkenu) and The LORD our righteousness (justice, moral virtue, rightness) of the line of David, a King who will reign in righteousness. (verses 15-16). Jesus Christ was of the lineage of David through His mother Mary. He secured His people through His own sacrifice on the cross as Savior. The first time Jesus came as the Messiah; the next time He comes as king. One day Israel will recognize the truth of this, when He comes the second time to earth.
LET IT GROW
We cannot achieve righteousness on our own. Isaiah 64:6 tells us all our righteousness is as filthy rags.
The word filthy refers to a woman's period; soiling.
Folks, we cannot earn righteousness, nor work to get it or keep the Law; it is undeserved and unmerited. It is obtained when we have faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:21-22) We submit to His righteousness.
Faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. (Gen.4:9)
His strong faith in God persuaded him that what He had promised He was able to perform.
God kept His promises to Abraham and kept his son alive by providing a ram for the sacrifice instead of Isaac. Does God see our faith?
Are we putting on the armor of God-His breastplate of righteousness? How is our heart?
LET IT GO
Let go of unbelief and trust Jesus.
No comments:
Post a Comment