DCLM Higher Everyday 19 December 2025 — Commitment To The Covenant
DCLM Higher Everyday 19 December 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Commitment To The Covenant
Topic: Commitment To The Covenant
Text: Exodus 34:10-15
10And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.
12Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:
13But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves:
14For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:
15Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;
Key Verse: “Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:” (Exodus 34:12).
Message
God’s dealing with Israel was unique in many respects. Our text reveals some conditions God gave them to ensure they remained His own and enjoyed the blessings of their covenant relationship with Him. Thus, He unveils the benefits of including unique manifestations of His power and wonders to protect them against the attack of enemy nations, making them peculiar. On their part, they were to avoid idolatry, syncretic worship and intermarriage with the heathen nations so that they wouldn’t serve other gods.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 18 December 2025 – The Covenant Keeping God
God’s standard for His covenant blessings for His people remains the same today. He still prohibits idolatry, unequal yoke in marriage, disobedience to His words and unwholesome relationships with people who might turn away His people from holy and pure worship. Israel’s rebellion earned her displeasure and chastisement from God. God is no respecter of persons. Those who erroneously assume the era of grace gives licence for sinning are self-deluded. Believers of all ages are to remain faithful to God, keeping to all the conditions of His covenant and He will graciously bless them as He has promised to.
Quote: They were to avoid idolatry
Challenge: Grace does not give license for sinning.
Prayer for today: Give me the grace to be faithful to your covenant, Lord.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
