Covenants & Contracts
In Joshua 9, after Joshua and the children of Israel defeated Jericho and Ai, the Gibeonites decided to make a contract with Israel to avoid destruction. They disguised their clothes and travelling equipment to convince Joshua and the leaders that they had travelled from a far away country to meet with them. “So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the Lord” (Joshua 9:14). Joshua and the leaders unwittingly made a covenant with the Gibeonites to allow them to live. They later learnt that the people had deceived them but were bound by their oath which they swore before God.
“But all the leaders said to all the congregation, “We have sworn to them by the Lord, the God of Israel, and now we may not touch them” (Joshua 9:19). As much as they wanted to dispose of them and take possession of their lands, their covenant was legally binding. We have all at some stage in our lives signed a legal contract concerning work or other contractual arrangements. These contracts will stipulate terms and conditions under which we can operate. They may also limit our movement between companies and set out the parameters within which we can operate.
Similarly, there are spiritual contracts that we have formed knowingly or unknowingly with the kingdom of darkness which seeks to limit our movement. There are ancestors who have formed covenants in the realms of the spirit that impact on successive generations. Ever wondered why some illnesses stay in some families for generations? There are often other social issues that are prevalent within a family or region. Some issues affecting current generations have nothing to do with any mistakes that they have made, but are the legacies of decisions made by past generations.
We have to be led by the spirit and seek the guidance of God before coming into agreements with people. Not every contract is worth signing and some agreements can land us into difficulties. Thanks be to God that Jesus shed his blood on the cross of Calvary and forged a new covenant with his blood. We speak to our bloodline and our DNA and we break every evil covenant affecting our family in Jesus Name. We renounce every evil covenant that has been formed knowingly or unknowingly and we speak deliverance in Jesus Name. “And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood” (Luke 22:20).
A.P.-Y.
Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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Published
August 23, 2021
