PROMISE OF A NEW NATION BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

 PROMISE OF A NEW NATION BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Oct 25 , 2023

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“My servant David will be their king, and they will have only one shepherd. They will obey my regulations and be careful to keep my decrees. " Ezekiel 37:24 

Matthew 9:27 " 27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us." 

    This scripture is not a reference to a reincarnated king David because speaks of his death and burial in 1kings 2:10 "So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David." David in Ezekiel 37:24 is referring to a character who shall come in the likeness of king David .

   Matthew Poole's Commentary on this verse of the bible says : It is the " Son of David, who was also his Lord, that is here intended. My servant: the Messiah, in his mediatory office, is God’s servant and our Saviour. He rules over their hearts, and rule there in spiritual manner and this King shall be a Shepherd, that feeds, not fleeceth, the flock; there is but one chief Shepherd, others that feed and rule the flock are so by commission from him. 

    They shall also walk as a  declaration of duty, predictive of the event, and promissory of ability and assistance to keep the holy commandments of God. Christ’s kingdom is that which by law and precept commandeth righteousness, and which by grace and power strengthens its subjects to this, and so the event is sure, and freest grace makes holiest lives. "

   Before the second coming of Christ there shall be an out pouring of the spirit of righteousness upon the earth leading to a revival in the church and the society wherever they are found .“Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. .."..Zechariah 12:10

   This scripture was confirmed in (John 19;34-37) and ever since the spirit has been stirring up a righteous zeal in the nations of the earth . 

  There has been a demand for social justice and equality the world over and the lord commands that the church press for mercy, justice  and righteousness ( Jeremiah 9:24) in all sphere of human endeavor. 

   When we commit ourselves to promoting judgment , loving kindness and righteousness , the lord promises  " I will teach all your children,  and they will enjoy great peace. " Isaiah 54:13 we shall be a very educated and technologically advanced nation , and verse 14 says " You will be secure under a government that is just and fair.     Your enemies will stay far away. You will live in peace,   and terror will not come near. Isaiah 54:14. There shall be security of lives and property under a government founded on righteousness , judgment and loving kindness. 

 In our daily prayers we should ask God for an outpouring of the Spirit of righteousness up on our nations . 

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my since against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power  for creativity . Amen

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