Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance

“But now Jesus the Messiah has accepted a priestly ministry which far surpasses theirs, since he is the catalyst of a better covenant which contains far more wonderful promises!” (Hebrews 8:6, TPT). Under the law, the promises man operated by were punishment and death for less-than-perfect performance. Under grace, the promises we inherit are forgiveness, mercy, and compassion, even when we miss the mark and fall short.

“And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance” (Hebrews 9:15). Jesus accepted death on a cross to replace the old covenant of the law with the new covenant of grace. Our sins—past, present, and future—have been redeemed, and we’ve been forgiven. We now have access to all the good things promised in the Bible.

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). In the Old Testament, there was no one to advocate before God on behalf of man, but that has since changed. Jesus is now the mediator who stands between us and God; He alone reconciles people to God and to each other.

“For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both” (Job 9:32, 33). In the Old Testament before Jesus, man was separated from God because of sin in the garden of Eden. Jesus came to reconcile all mankind to God through Himself and accept the judgment that we deserved.

“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none” (Ezekiel 22:30). Before the cross of Christ, there was no mediator between God and man. Now, Jesus is the one who stands in the gap for us.

“If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:13, 14). God calls His people to humility, prayer, seeking Him, and a mindset that turns away from sin. Jesus went to the cross to make forgiveness and healing accessible to us; when we do what God asks, we position ourselves to receive these things.

“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them” (Mark 11:24, NKJV). When we pray in faith, with no doubts hindering our conversation with Him, He answers us.

“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts” (Proverbs 21:2). People often justify themselves, but God sees their true motives. His judgment goes deeper than outward actions.

“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good” (Psalm 14:1). Denying God is the mark of foolishness. Such rejection leads to corruption and evil deeds and negatively impacts our lives.

“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding” (Proverbs 5:1). As believers living in a foolish world, we’re urged to pay close attention to godly wisdom. Listening carefully brings understanding and direction.