Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
COVENANT IS FOREVER
Covenant - Yesteryear, Today, Forever
Exodus 3:6-11, 6:2-8, 12:40
By J.D. Griffith
God heard His children’s cries and remembered His promise
to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He chose Moses to deliver His people out of
Egypt. God guided Moses as he led them to the land He promised in the
covenant He made with his ancestors.
The entire Jewish nation was slaves to the Egyptians for 430 years. But
the problem was that Pharaoh wouldn’t let them go.
(Their work was good, and they were needed as workers.) God caused so
much suffering that Pharaoh finally released them. Problem solved.
God led the Jewish nation to His provision: a land
flowing with milk and honey, to be their possession forever. It took
Moses forty hears to lead them to Canaan. The people had a hard time
overcoming disobedience to God. But they finally took possession of that
land.
Today, Israel is still the home for the Jewish people, but they were
scattered far and wide across the earth. In 1967, Israel became a
sovereign state. God’s promise was fulfilled with the
provision that Israel belongs to the Jewish people
forever. (Joshua 14:9).
Throughout the Bible, God’s children can gleam covenant promises. With
these few examples, we see that for sure, God will lead us through the
problems that arise from these promises. We aren’t abandoned when
dealing with them. When God leads us to a promise, we
are assured there will be problems. But we can also be
sure He’ll lead us through them. His goal is the same as ours: He will
provide victory.
This covenant series is intended to provide you with hope and guidance
in your life. The Bible is our instruction book, and it is packed with
truths. From Genesis through Revelation, we can see how God never
abandons His people. Promise, Problem,
Provision, Sacrifice, Meal.
Jesus fulfills every item of covenant. Remember this until you land in
victory through Him in Heaven.
Take Home Nugget
No one welcomes problems. Circumstances can sometimes be
overwhelming. It seems like everything is conspiring against our
success. Instead of despairing, this is a time for remembering. Remember
when...God delivered you from problems in the past. Remember when...God
delivered His children out of Egypt after 430 years of slavery.
Know that He heard your prayer and is faithful to deliver you from your
problem. Then give Him thanks that, while still unseen, your problem is
already solved. Claim your victory and praise the Lord! That’s what
Jesus meant when He said, “Be of good cheer.”
There are times when my load is too heavy.
It’s hard to think past my dilemma.
Eyes glued on my Lord keeps my heart steady;
Cheering victory increases my stamina.