“My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips. Once I have sworn by My holiness; I will not lie to David: His seed shall endure forever.” – Psalm 89:34-36
Scripture reading: Psalm 89:19-37
Inspired by the Spirit, David knew that by nature our children, like we ourselves, are sinners. There are sad circumstances in which children turn their backs on their Christian upbringing and instruction. When that happens, God disciplines such covenant breakers now and in eternity. Thankfully, however, this does not overshadow the fact that God is faithful to those who with humble trust in Jesus keep covenant with Him.
In his own family David experienced this. Some of his sons openly rebelled with disastrous consequences. David also experienced, however, the joy of seeing covenant keepers, like Solomon in his family, living in accordance with God’s wonderful promise.
As this new year begins, perhaps you must deal with similar circumstances in your family. May God give you strength! Do not, though, become fixated on the negative. As you look around and see family, friends and fellow Christians walking in fellowship with the Lord and His church, give glory to God for His covenant promise. We have an amazing assurance that those who are cleansed by the blood of the Lamb will endure in God’s grace forever.
Look to the Lord Jesus in prayer. Ask Him to restore the wandering ones and give Him heartfelt thanks for those around you who love and serve Him. Praise God for His promise of covenant faithfulness.
Suggestions for prayer
Intercede devotedly for those whom you know are wandering and have broken covenant with the Lord that they might be restored. Give thanks for family, friends and fellow Christians who are keeping covenant with the Lord.
Rev. Gregg V. Martin was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1977. In his years of service, he pastored a total of five congregations in three Canadian provinces. He also served for more than seven years in Latin America as a missionary providing leadership training in Reformed mission churches. He is presently retired and living in Toronto. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.
