Choose these 4 Ways You Can Depend on God’s Covenant and receive confidence that what you ask of the Lord you will receive.
Do you remember using the “pinky promise” as a child? If you wanted something and your parents agreed to it, you wanted to ensure that what they promised would surely happen—that you’d get to stay up late, or go to a friend’s house, or receive the new toy you desired. In an effort to ensure that you would not be disappointed, you reached out your pinky finger and said, “Pinky promise?” If your mom or dad reached back with their pinky finger, you knew that you had what you desired!
As a believer, you have a more sure word of promise than a pinky promise. Jesus said, “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” (John 15:7). God established a covenant for you by sending His Son, Jesus, to the earth, and you entered into that covenant with God when you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines covenant as “a usually formal, solemn and binding agreement.” A covenant is the most powerful and binding form of agreement there is. God made a covenant with man through Jesus. By remaining in Jesus and letting His words remain in you, you can discover 4 Ways You Can Depend on God’s Covenant.
#1: Immerse yourself in God’s covenant Word.
“This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the LORD: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” –Hebrews 10:16
How does God put His laws in your heart and mind? Every time you read God’s Word, it is deposited into your heart and mind. Take time to read God’s Word slowly, out loud, thinking about what you are reading. One verse read prayerfully, listening for revelation from the Holy Spirit, is much more beneficial than reading several chapters. One word from God can change your life forever.
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In your busy life, it takes planning to immerse yourself in God’s covenant Word. Here are some suggestions:
- In the morning, get up a few minutes early and read something from Psalms.
- Then as you get ready for the day, think about what you read and listen for the voice of the Lord to explain how what you read pertains to you.
- In the evening, finish the day by reading a few verses in John or Romans until you have read the whole book.
Again, pray for understanding. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers, so He knows how to explain scriptures to you (2 Timothy 3:16). There are many Bible reading programs you can use; or simply read out of your own Bible so you can underline and make notes for yourself. By immersing yourself in God’s covenant Word, you are choosing to allow God’s words to remain in you, and this is one way you can depend on God’s covenant when you need it most.
#2: Meditate on God’s covenant Word.
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” –Joshua 1:8
How do you meditate on God’s covenant Word day and night? The word meditate is defined as “to focus one’s thoughts on; reflect on or ponder over” (The Merriam-Webster Dictionary). You can meditate on or think about God’s Covenant word by being quiet and listening to what the Lord wants to say to you.
Find a peaceful place, turn off distractions, quiet your mind and listen. Listen for the inner voice of the Lord. He has many things to say to you, and He has promised to share His will and desires with you (Jeremiah 33:3).
God thinks about you, and He wants time with you. Psalm 139:17-18 says, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!”
God’s perspective is quite different from your limited view; your Father knows all and sees all, even the end from the beginning. He is willing to share His vast knowledge and wisdom with you when you meditate on God’s covenant Word.
#3: Pray in faith based on God’s covenant Word.
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.’” –Mark 11:22-24
One key to receive answers to your prayers is to pray in faith based on God’s covenant Word. Praying in faith is believing that God’s plan for you will happen. Abraham and Sarah believed the promise of God for a son, and he and Sarah received the ability to have a child (Hebrews 11:11). Like Jesus said, “If you believe (stay in faith) that you’ve received it, it will be yours” (Mark 11:24).
Faith begins where the will of God is known. And you find out the will of God when you read His Word and meditate on it. Everyone has questions, and to find the answers, go to God’s Word. He will reveal the direction you should go, what you should do, and how to do it. Then you can be sure you are praying God’s will and you will see results. That’s praying in faith based on God’s covenant Word!
For more about answered prayer, read 3 Guarantees God Will Answer Your Prayers.
#4: Participate in God’s covenant Word.
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” –1 John 2:5 [H5]
To participate in God’s covenant Word means to obey Him. You have to do something! First John 3:24 says, “Those who obey God’s commandments remain in fellowship with him, and he with them.” Put action to your faith. As soon as you read something in the Bible and understand it, it’s time to apply it to your life. Ask the Lord how it pertains to your situation.
For example, when Kenneth and Gloria Copeland got saved, they began to focus all their attention on God’s Word. They found the scripture, “Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another” (Romans 13:8). That seemed like an impossibility, especially since Kenneth had been in debt for years. But Gloria said, “If that’s what the Book says, that’s what we are going to do!” They believed God would help them to obey His command. They prayed for God’s help, and they determined to pay off each debt. After 11 months, Kenneth paid the last payment on the last debt. They resolved to pay cash for everything and never go into debt again.
Watch Kenneth Copeland explain how to have Faith In God’s Covenant Promises.
These 4 Ways You Can Depend on God’s Covenant assure you of God’s intention to do you good. You can depend on God’s covenant. It’s His Word, His bond. He will not go back on His Word. Because of His great love for you, He turns His attention to you and listens to every prayer, every word and every thought you have. He doesn’t rebuke you; He guides you to a greater understanding of the situation.
Instead of looking back and wishing you could “pinky promise” your way through the situations in life, you can look to God and His covenant Word to lead, guide and direct you in all the affairs of your life!
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