Exd 23:25-26.
Aim of this: To prove that long life is sustained through covenant alignment and not by chance. Everyone desires long life, but few understand the law that sustains it.
According to scripture long life is a covenant reward. (Exd 23:25-26) (Psalm 91:16,)
Isaiah 65:19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. 20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old;
That is to say God have a numbered lifespan for every believer, it is fulfilled by covenant compliance. Exd 23:26
It is a covenant promise claimed through covenant practice (Duet 5:33)
Longevity is tied to:
- Living in Willing Obedience: Isaiah 1:19. Obedience to God’s Word – Duet 28:1-2 – Obedience to spiritual parents – Eph 6:1-3, Obedience to biological parents – Duet 5:16
- Walking in God’s ways – Jer 6:16 – Living within divine boundaries.
Take note: Prayers without practice is powerless
Key covenant practice that guarantees long life Fear of the lord – (prov 14:27)
It preserves you from reckless living Keeps you from destructive habits Protect you from early death.
Obedience to divine instructions – (Duet 7:12-15)
God connects obedience to health, strength and freedom from disease
Honouring parents and authorities -Eph 6:1-3
That it may be well with you
That you may live long
Walking in love and forgiveness – Mark 11:25
Bitterness poisons the body and opens door to diseases
Forgiveness is medical.
Covenant health consciousness – 1Cor 6:19-20
Know Your body is the temple of God. Therefore what what you eat, how you rest and how you live. Kingdom service – Exd 23:25-26, Job 33:11
Your kingdom service activates: – Divine coverage, Divine health, Divine longevity
If you live for God, you won’t die anyhow.
Conclusion: When you walk in covenant practice, death will lose grip and authority over you.