Covenant blessings aren't just for viewing but for embracing. Even Jesus is given for us to rely on right now. Believer, are you making the most of Christ? When you're troubled, why not share your sorrows with Him?
Isn't His heart full of sympathy? Can't He comfort and help you? Yet, rather than turning to your best Friend, you're telling everyone else your troubles. Are you weighed down by today’s sins? There's a fountain filled with Christ’s blood — use it, believer.
Is guilt creeping back in? The pardoning grace of Jesus is ready for you, over and over. Come to Him immediately for cleansing. Do you lament your weakness?
He is your strength. Why not lean on Him? Do you feel exposed? Come and put on the robe of Jesus’ righteousness. Don’t just admire it. Wear it.
Take off your own righteousness and fears. Put on the pure white linen He provides. Feeling unwell? Call Him in prayer, the Beloved Physician, and He'll revive you.
You may feel poor, but you have a "kinsman, a mighty man of wealth." Why not ask Him to share His abundance? He promises you're a joint heir with Him and provides all He is and has for you. Nothing displeases Christ more than to be treated as mere decoration rather than being called upon. He treasures being our support. The more burdens we entrust to Him, the more precious He becomes. "Let's approach Him simply, not holding back, as if our Bethlehem could be like Sinai of old."
Closing Prayer
Lord, as this day ends, help us to trust You fully, even when the way isn't clear. In Jesus' name, Amen.