Jesus, I Want to Love You Part 3Sample

Read today's Bible references, then read below.

GOD FULFILLS THE COVENANT

It is absolutely amazing to see God’s covenant with Abraham fulfilled by God Himself! Observe carefully how Abraham participated, but also notice carefully what Abraham does not do.

Think about what you have learned this week about covenant. Remember that the two parties would take the animals and split them in half, signifying the consequences to themselves if they did not keep the covenant. As you read Genesis 22, did you remember Abraham sleeping, and the smoking oven and flaming torch passing through the pieces? And now, in this passage, we see God provide the sacrifice.

According to Romans 5:6-11, who is our sacrifice? Consider these things as you think through your marriage. Who has walked before you? Who has died in your place? Know that He is for you and not against you. He is your strength, your forgiveness, and your peace.

Why is all this so significant to understand in light of our marriage covenant? It is a vivid picture showing that God knows we cannot do it alone. It’s a reminder that He is our righteousness. We have no righteousness of our own, and long ago, on the mount of the Lord, it was provided. It is by His grace that we can make it! We are one with Him and with our spouse, so we need to live out what we already have to overcome any challenge, any attack, and any weakness – because He Himself is the sacrificial lamb. Isn’t this beautiful and amazing? In our weakness, God is strong, and He is glorified.

Thank God for giving you Himself and providing all you need. When we are growing in oneness, something truly beautiful happens and God is glorified. Close in prayer to the Lord and ask Him to give you a greater understanding of His perspective on intimacy and on your covenant relationship with Him and, if you are married, on your covenant relationship with your husband.. Ask God to build your desire for intimacy with Him and to build your desire to live for Him and others.