Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Many times I have thought about how Jesus was raised by His earthly father, Joseph, to be a carpenter. But He was raised by His heavenly Father to be more than that. He was raised to be a Master Builder. He builds people.

Psalms 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Here we see that God’s laws and commandments were meant to build us up. When we keep them there is great reward. The connection to Jesus is that because of His death and resurrection, we have access to the New Covenant, which is the law in our hearts.

Hebrews 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

Because of Jesus, when our Father looks at us He sees a people with His law in their hearts. He sees us covered by the sacrifice of the Lamb. Because of Jesus, we get the great reward!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. Please forgive us today our shortcomings. Please see Your law in our heart, and help us to walk in Your ways. We ask today that You send healing, deliverance, and provision. We praise and thank You! In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.