Daily Devotions
New devotions are posted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
A Daring Promise
This Sunday we’ll encounter the words of Jeremiah, our fourth prophet of this worship series, Generous Spirit. Through Jeremiah, God makes a profound promise to God’s people: “I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people” (31:33). This new covenant shifts the focus from external rules to an intimate, transformative relationship. It’s a promise of renewal, of fresh beginnings, and of God’s unwavering faithfulness even after failure and exile.
Old Testament Theologian Walter Brueggemann writes, “Hope is the refusal to accept the reading of reality which is the majority opinion, and the daring to announce that an alternative future is possible.” God’s new covenant with Israel is just such an announcement. It proclaims that even in the midst of despair, God is working to bring about a future filled with restoration and renewal.
And God’s law isn’t just a bunch of rules and regulations for us to follow, and likely fail at keeping. It’s a description of God’s vision for the world, one where peace, justice, and love are the operating principles.
As we conclude this series on a Generous Spirit, Jeremiah reminds us that God’s generosity is not only about provision or mercy but about offering us the chance to begin again. This promise isn’t just for ancient Israel; it’s for us, too.
Reflect on how God’s vision is written on your heart. How might you live into this covenant, sharing God’s peace, justice, and love in your everyday life? As we trust in God’s daring promise of renewal, may we boldly step into a future shaped by hope and generosity, participating in God’s ongoing work of transformation.
May God’s peace find you today. -Pastor Peter
Let’s pray… Faithful God, thank you for writing your vision on our hearts. Renew us in hope and guide us to live out your love. Amen.
Previously…
Here I am. Send Me.
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Answering the Call
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Called to Serve
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This Displeased Jonah
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