By Petey Prater
Have you agreed to the contract yet? It’s the most important transaction of your life.
Many of us sign contracts for cars and houses. We agree in writing on cable TV and political petitions. We complete paperwork before bringing our newborn baby home from the hospital.
This contract is unlike any other, a one of a kind eternal covenant written and sealed with the blood of the Son of God! A life insurance policy provided absolutely free. It can’t be outdated or cancelled. It isn’t term life insurance that pays off when we die; eternal benefits begin the minute we agree to these provisos. One more thing, agreeing to this covenant voids the death warrant on our life.
Why do we need this contract? We need it because mankind has a universal problem. “… all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God ….” and “… the wages of sin is death.” Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23 Without Christ we die. His covenant is the only solution.
What is covenant? Holman’s QuickSource Bible Dictionary states it’s an oath-bound promise whereby one party pledges to bless or serve another party in some specific way.
But promises are broken all the time. Can we be sure this agreement won’t be broken? Contracts have value only if the author is faithful to his word and has the authority, power, and ability to keep the promise.
This promise maker is Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, whose word does have authority, ability, weight and power. He is ever faithful. Luke 4:32 Amplified; 2 Thessalonians 3:3
The terms are sealed with the sin-free blood of Christ. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins ….” “… it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.” and “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” Ephesians 1:7; Leviticus 17:11; 1 Peter 3:18
When we enter into agreement with Jesus, the Word, He seals his promises with his very presence within us. “And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” “… so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 1:22; 3:17
Again I ask, have you agreed to the contract yet? Signing it will bless you forever. He is calling you out, dear one. Will you receive Christ as your eternal inheritance? “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.” Hebrews 9:15
Our Prayer: Lord, I choose your covenant, written with your precious blood. I confess I’m a sinner. Forgive me. I turn from living life independent of you and choose the eternal life that only you can provide. Help me love and serve you. Thank you. Amen.
Petey Prater writes and speaks from Beaverton, Oregon. peteyprater@yahoo.com