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\u201cFor this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance\u2014now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.\u201d (Hebrews 9:15 NIV)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jesus mediates our eternal inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Raised in church, I did not truly understand why Jesus died on the cross until I was an adult. The more I learn about Jewish culture, the more I understand the need for Jesus. Jewish law contains 613 commandments. No human on earth could keep all of them; each has consequences. All of the Old Testament\u2019s animal sacrifices are to atone for the sins that result from breaking the laws. Jesus, who is Jewish, is the only one who has and ever will fulfill all of the rules. His innocence covers our guilt. He took the penalty for what we deserve. You need Jesus because He\u2019s the only one who can save you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jesus\u2019s salvation gives eternal life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The eternal life Jesus offers is freedom from our sins. He allows us to reset our lives, let go of our sins, and start fresh. When our computers start acting up, we all know what to do; turn it off and back on\u2014disconnecting the electricity from the laptop forces it to reset itself. When we turn the device back on, whatever problem we were having is gone. Life resumes with a fresh start. Each morning is our reboot with God:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.\u201d (<\/em>Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Problems don\u2019t disappear overnight; that\u2019s not what I\u2019m saying. However, our attitude towards them can and does change as we seek Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shining Jesus light into our lives illuminates the dark areas of our hearts. He reveals the places where jealousy, anger, hatred, and other negative emotions live. When our sin is exposed, Jesus covers it with love. His actions on the cross takes our sin away. He replaces the negative with the positive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.\u201d (<\/em>Galatians 5:22-23 NIV<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As we begin our day with Him, He refreshes our soul. The mistakes of yesterday become today\u2019s opportunity to share Christ. Instead of looking at life through our limited view, we look through the eyes of Jesus. When we do, we see the hurt in people\u2019s lives. We begin to understand, everyone is struggling, in need of Jesus\u2019s unconditional love. However, we can\u2019t force people to accept the gift, but hope and pray they one day will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question of the Day:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you reboot with Jesus today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further Reading:<\/strong>Ezekiel 20 NIV<\/a>, Hebrews 9:11-28 NIV<\/a>, Psalm 107 NIV<\/a>, Proverbs 27:11 NIV<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 4 minute read \u201cFor this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance\u2014now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.\u201d (Hebrews 9:15 NIV) Jesus mediates our eternal inheritance. 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