resilience | Lent devotions

“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.” 1 Corinthians 1:20, NLT

You are included in the same covenant promised to David in 2 Samuel, an unconditional covenant of steadfast, sure love. This covenant relationship means God has tied himself by an unbreakable oath to pursue you with goodness and mercy all the days of your life.  

To be resilient you must understand that truth in your heart, not just intellectually. It is true that God looks at you and sees Jesus’ righteousness. But he also sees you! It is your name engraved on the palm of his hands, your name in the Lamb's book of life. The Father is not just looking at Jesus and loving you as a by-product. He loves you. Intentionally. Whole-heartedly. Just loves you. 

All God’s promises to heal, restore, equip, and deliver drop from the heavenlies like low hanging fruit, waiting for you to pick them. Reach up. Take the fruit. It’s yours, by right. Jesus won it all for you at Calvary.

Let’s pray
Thank you Jesus, that you are the fulfilment of every one of God’s promises. Thank you Father, for your ongoing faithfulness to me. Thank you Holy Spirit, for increasing my awareness of the promises that are mine. I choose to say ‘yes’ and stand on those promises today.
 
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