Week Two - Day Three

A Covenant of Peace

When the Assyrian Empire invaded Israel in 722 BC, they captured its citizens and scattered them throughout the world. The return of the Israelites to their homeland, the unification of the Israelite tribes, and the establishment of the magnificent kingdom of Christ among them are all prophesied in Ezekiel 37. Their unity is symbolized by two sticks becoming one in the hand of the prophet Ezekiel (37:1-20).

The Lord promises the Israelites a return to their land, where they will dwell with David as their prince forever. This alludes to the promise of the future King, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, as King David had been dead for 400 years at this time (Luke 1:31–33).

The Lord also promises to make a permanent covenant of peace with His people (37:26). This covenant of peace represents much more than merely the absence of war; it represents a state of harmony and balance among all believers with God. This everlasting covenant of peace ensures that the people can live secure eternally, with God's presence among them forever.

Jesus came as the living, breathing, God incarnate who died in our rightful place. But since death holds no claim on Him, He rose from the grave, securing our victory over death forever — thus fulfilling God’s new covenant of peace. This covenant provides us true, eternal peace with God and transforms everything. Now, even though the Lord's children are dispersed across the globe, our relationship with Christ binds us together and unites us forever.