When we read Scripture, we must commit to reading all of it—the Old Testament along with the New—and ask the Holy Spirit to weave it into one glorious picture for our spiritual understanding. In the Old Testament, God concealed many things about Himself, yet He still called His people to trust Him. In the New Testament, we encounter the transcendent God of love and grace who comes in humility to save a perishing world. Again, we are asked to trust Him.
If we do not read the whole story, we risk misunderstanding His heart and missing the fullness of His love. His thoughts and His ways are far higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9). We must remember, sin is what fractured humanity. It corrupted us and blinded us spiritually. God hates sin because it harms His children. So He comes—not to condemn us—but to save us from sin and clothe us in righteousness. He is our faithful Provider.
Fix your eyes on the true picture of God–him taking your place, dying your death, so you could live and walk in his life and strength.
Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.”
Prayer: Lord, You are faithful to provide for us as Your children. We look to You to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask or even imagine, because You are a God of pure love. Teach us to wait in faith and to trust in Your spiritual rewards. In Jesus’ name, Amen.