When we buy a new product, a warranty is available to us. Most of us do not read these documents until we need to exercise the warranty. If we did read the warranty, we probably would not understand them. God gives us a greater guarantee. In Hebrews 10:16-17 God’s Spirit says, “‘This is the covenantContinue reading “Broad Promises”
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A New Covenant
Many Titles
As we grow older we acquire many informal titles along the way. Some of these may be precious child, good student, intern, college graduate, employee, manager, and so on. We are proud of our achievements and regret our failings. Psalm 84:11 says, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favorContinue reading “Many Titles”
Sun, Mighty Shield, Benevolent King, Good Father
Be Quick to Hear
When we go to a tax consultant, we should be prepared. We bring the receipts and legal documents. We should be mentally ready to answer questions. We should have a humble attitude to accept good advice from the expert. Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 says, “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To drawContinue reading “Be Quick to Hear”
Drawing Near
Consumer Covenants
When I buy some new thing, I will glance at the instructions and have some vague idea of what the product can do. But I don’t read these instructions carefully as I should and thus miss out on many of the features of new products. Could it be possible that we are missing out onContinue reading “Consumer Covenants”
Friendship With God
Turned Back
Because we are selfish and self-centered people, we have the tendency to do some outlandish things. It is possible to turn our backs on someone who loves us deeply. It is probable that we will disappoint someone whom we admire. It is highly likely that we will not fully do the task that we wereContinue reading “Turned Back”
