An Eternal Promise

Oh, these rich Lenten days! Filled with Scripture and the Spirit—positively rich!

Today I spoke on the Davidic Covenant—my mind is still reeling from the depth of the riches of God’s Word. I believe (with your indulgence) I will simply share a few verses from the devotion I prepared for that.

Second Samuel 7 is a key passage of Scripture not only to covenant but the history of salvation as a whole.

The promise of God to David to establish a House in His Name through the eternal throne of the Messiah is monumental.

“your house and your kingdom

shall be made sure forever before me.

Your throne shall be established forever.”

[vs 16]

God’s covenant set David’s heart to worship and compelled a confession of praise unparalleled. His humble prayer of gratitude is one of the most beautiful in all of Scripture.

Just how enduring are the covenants of God?

Psalm 89 is a fundamental accompaniment to this Messianic Promise. By it we gain a better understanding of the everlasting, unbreakable Word of God.

“I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

    I have sworn to David my servant:

‘I will establish your offspring forever,

    and build your throne for all generations.’”

[vs 3-4 ESV]

“I will not remove from him my steadfast love

    or be false to my faithfulness.

I will not violate my covenant

    or alter the word that went forth from my lips.

Once for all I have sworn by my holiness;

    I will not lie to David.

His offspring shall endure forever,

    his throne as long as the sun before me.

Like the moon it shall be established forever,

    a faithful witness in the skies.”

[33-37 ESV]

 

Powerful, isn’t it?! Hopefully it births a greater appreciation for the surety of God’s promise. But so much more, adoration for the Anointed One of God, the Eternal King of all Kings.

O Lord God; You are God, and Your words are true.  Blessed be the Lord forever! Amen and Amen.