The Unbreakable Covenant

Because of Your name, don't despise [us]. Don't disdain Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it. - Jeremiah 14:21

Many weeks ago, I blogged on a verse from Deuteronomy (27:26) that read, "'Cursed is anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'" Well, hundreds of years after these words were recorded at the foot of Mt. Sinai, after their initial "Amen!", the people of Israel had descended into outright rebellion against God and His law.

Isn't it interesting that they didn't have any problem reminding God of His covenant responsibilities, but couldn't remember their own responsibility to remain obedient?

There are at least two parties to every covenant or contract. Usually both sides need to be faithful to the terms in order for the covenant to stand. No one can doubt God's faithfulness to His covenant, but my own can sometimes waver.

We should all be thankful that the "contract" that Jesus "signed" was signed with His blood and not ours. Once we receive this free gift of salvation, it cannot be broken.

Whether I am up or down, the Lord Jesus is the same. Whether I sing or sigh, the promise is true and the Promiser is faithful. Whether I stand on the summit or am hidden in the vale the covenant stands fast and everlasting love abides. - Charles Spurgeon