A Promise Forever

Ps. 111:9  He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.

Promises are meant to be kept.  They are commitments that we expect will be honored by those who make them.  Unfortunately though, we've probably all been on the receiving end of a broken or unfulfilled one.  Maybe we've even made one ourselves that we weren't faithful to complete.

In ancient times, a covenant or promise involved the blood of an animal sacrifice.  It's blood was shed as it was cut and slaughtered.  In fact, the word covenant actually means cutting.  Once the sacrifice was made, the covenant was ratified and sealed.

God made a promise to us that is found in Hebrews 8:10.  He says, "I will be your God and you will be My people."  And Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice that was made to seal God's promise.  Through the shedding of His blood, this covenant of God's grace was put into effect.

Rejoice in knowing that God will remain faithful to His covenant (Ps. 105:8, 111:5). 
He intends to keep His promise forever!