Day 312: Bible in One Year Devotion🙏
Psalm 120 opens with a cry for deliverance from deceit and the troubles of the tongue, a sentiment that resonates with anyone who has faced opposition or false accusations. The psalmist yearns for peace but acknowledges the presence of conflict. This theme of deliverance is echoed in Ezekiel 13, where God rebukes false prophets who deceive the people with lies, speaking visions from their own minds rather than from the mouth of God. God's judgment is not to be taken lightly, and He warns that deceitful leaders will be cast down.
In Ezekiel 14, God addresses idolatry, highlighting the internal state of the heart. The people of Israel are called to repentance, and God warns that He will answer those who have set up idols in their hearts according to their actions. This chapter reminds us that the worship of anything other than God results in judgment and separation from His presence. God desires purity of heart, not just outward forms of worship.
Ezekiel 15 compares the people of Jerusalem to a useless vine, burned and broken because they have turned from God. The stark imagery emphasizes that, without connection to the life-giving source of God, we are spiritually barren. In these chapters, we see the seriousness of sin and idolatry, and the need for genuine repentance and return to God.
Hebrews 8 gives us the glorious contrast—the promise of a new and better covenant through Jesus Christ. Unlike the old covenant, which was based on external laws, the new covenant is written on the hearts and minds of God’s people. Through Jesus, we have access to the Father, and His laws are now internalized, transforming our hearts and enabling us to live in a way that pleases Him.
This is the heart of true worship: a life wholly devoted to God, not in external actions alone but in the deepest parts of our being. As we live in this new covenant, our worship and devotion become a natural expression of our relationship with God. We are no longer bound by rituals or sacrifices but live in the freedom of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. He is our High Priest, interceding on our behalf, and through Him, we experience the fullness of God's promises.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the new covenant established through Your Son, Jesus. Help us to worship You with sincere hearts, free from idolatry and deceit. Write Your laws on our hearts and minds, that we may walk in obedience and reflect Your glory in all we do. Amen.
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