“They will be my people, and I will be their God. I will give them singleness of heart and action, so they will live in awe of me forever—to bless them and their children. I will make an everlasting covenant with them. I will never stop doing good to them. I will rejoice in doing them good, and will assuredly plant them in this land (ultimately, the new heaven and new earth). I will do so with all my heart and all my soul.” Jer. 32:38–41
Heavenly Father, how can we possibly absorb all the wonder and riches in this passage? We know you neither lie nor exaggerate. Unfortunately, we under-believe and over-fear—so help us. This catalogue of “I will’s” requires the authority and power you alone have, and the mercy and grace you alone can give. It’s our inheritance by grace, not our wages by earning.
Help us get this straight, Abba, and deep into our hearts: You promise to never stop doing good to us, and to fulfill every promise you have made with great joy. This challenges the way we often think about you, and demolishes the lies the devil constantly tells us. How can you be this generous with us? We know the answer is Jesus, but make “the answer” more real, precious, and transforming than ever.
Because of Jesus, the everlasting covenant you promised has been ratified and defines all of history. Hallelujah, there are no “might’s” or “possibilities” with you, Abba, just fulfillment and timing. Right now, your delight in us is great and your singing over us is endless. You are working in all things for our good (Rm.8:28), are making all things happen according to your plan (Eph.1:11), and, on the perfect Day, will finish making all things new through Jesus (Rev.21:5). Wow! Glory! Thank you, Abba! So Very Amen.