Day 14 - The Peace Treaty
- Pastor b.Side
- Mar 14
- 3 min read
“Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them, and it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore.” - Ezekiel 37:26
People today often use the concept of eternity so casually that its true significance and meaning are lost. For instance, it’s common for someone waiting a few minutes in line to say, “It’s taking forever.” We tend to greatly overstate a short period by using the word “forever,” which has also given the term a negative connotation. This makes the frequent references to eternity in scripture harder to relate to and understand. When God makes promises, they stem from His eternal nature and perspective. God often states that He will do things that last “forever.” When a promise includes the word “forever,” He is trying to reveal something about Himself. He’s the only one capable of fulfilling eternal promises. To understand God’s nature and character, we need to carefully examine His promises.
“Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them…”
God made important promises to Israel in Ezekiel 37:26. The first part of this promise is about peace. God will bring peace. The text specifically states that God’s covenant will establish peace WITH Israel. The scriptures clearly show that the ongoing conflict between God and His people is caused by sin. The history of Israel shows that it’s impossible to please God through human effort. There’s nothing we can do because the real issue that separates us from God is spiritual. Our souls are corrupt. God’s promise to create peace between His people and Himself aims to address their sins at the core by healing the soul. This shows that God’s focus is spiritual and eternal, since all the material and finite actions humans take ultimately fail to restore our relationship with Him.
“It shall be an everlasting covenant with them…”
God promised to create an eternal peace that never fades. He isn’t interested in temporary fixes. He doesn’t speak or act without thinking of eternity. Though life's events are limited by time, God’s influence in this world always has eternal consequences. Jesus died for the sins of the world at a specific day and time to offer forgiveness; however, because He is God in the flesh, His blood has eternal purifying power. Jesus’ sacrifice as “the Word of God” and “the Prince of Peace” has spiritual value that goes beyond time, benefiting every believer in God’s Word, no matter when they lived—past, present, or future.
“I will establish them and multiply them…”
God promised to establish Israel, multiply them, and place His dwelling among them. He desires an eternal connection with His people through the covenant He first made with Abraham in Genesis Chapter 12. Although Israel was broken and defeated when Ezekiel wrote this prophecy, Chapters 36-39 outline God’s plans to demonstrate His greatness by saving His people from sin, death, and hell, blessing them according to His original intentions—literally forever. For those seeking peace in this world, this is the only way it can be found.
Prayer for today
Our heavenly Father, thank You for making things clear to us in Your Word. Your focus is forever centered on the unchanging plans You made to forgive, heal, and restore the corrupted souls of Your people. Help us to live with the same focus as instruments of Your eternal and spiritual purposes, sharing the Gospel in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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