New Covenant

Interesting to note that Leviticus is clear on how the blood from the sacrifices were to be poured out at the bottom of the altar, in full view. The sacrifice giving me the sense of cleansing and renewal and the blood giving me a righteous, cleansed standing in the presence of God. This in fact is the new covenant I have with Jesus as He sacrificed His body for me and shed His blood for the remission of my sin.

As a disciple, this accepting and living in this new covenant causes me to grow. As a pupil, a student of Jesus, I learn from Him and actively seek, and strive, to be like Him.

When I read the story in Acts where seven were chosen to look after the food distribution – did you notice the two who did much more than that – Stephen and Philip.  They found a way to still effectively preach the gospel. I am sure the apostles did not anticipate this but in fact it was the work of the Holy Spirit. I love it that no person could take credit for what happened to them and how they grew boldly in their relationship with Jesus. I read this and pray that as I enter every day into a new day, a new covenant relationship with Jesus, that I can look to God to work in ways in my life that I could never have anticipated, asked for, or acted upon.