1. We must realize that there was a turning point with Abraham: in Adam, there was the created race; but with Abraham, the chosen race—the nation of Israel—came into being. However, another turning point occurs with the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham: God begins to bless all the families of the Adamic race through Christ (Gen. 2:7; 5:1-2; 12:1-3; 28:13-14).
2. Through His death and the resurrection of the woman’s seed—Abraham’s seed, Christ—the promised Spirit became available to humanity. In this Spirit are contained all the blessings of God Himself. He is the tree of life that humanity lost in Adam (Genesis 3:24), access to which has been made available again in Christ. Today we can come boldly to the throne of grace, to receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
3. We are still weak and not completely free from sin or the old self; we are limited in fully fulfilling the Lord’s will. However, thanks be to God, we have access to Him again! Therefore, let us draw near! We have a way opened by Christ, through His precious blood. We have been justified by that blood and can come to the throne of grace. We all face difficulties and needs, but we have One who supplies us with His grace! (Heb 2:5-7; 4:16; 2 Cor 1:3-4).
4. “We must not be attached to Earthly things, for one day they will disappear. Paul told the Colossians to set their minds on and seek the things that are above, where Christ lives (3:1-5). Let us seek what is eternal, what has spiritual value. God’s word, which is truth, and His presence are eternal elements; they do not change with time” (Daily Food, book 1, week 4, Friday, p. 66).
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