5 Gifts of Covenant at Christmas

Discover renewed joy for the Lord by unwrapping 5 Gifts of Covenant at Christmas to enjoy this season and every day for the rest of your life!
The famous poem that begins, “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse,” goes on to say, “the children were nestled all snug in their beds.” If you have ever been around children the night before Christmas, it is difficult to get them nestled in bed because of their excitement about Christmas morning. They are looking forward to one thing - unwrapping their presents!

God has provided gifts for you; they are part of your covenant. Like presents hidden under a Christmas tree that you didn’t even know were there, you may not realize you have gifts from the Lord that are available to you right now. You can rejoice like a child as you discover renewed joy for the Lord by unwrapping 5 Gifts of Covenant at Christmas to enjoy this season and every day for the rest of your life!

Gift #1: Covenant Anoints You

“His anointing teaches you about all things.” –1 John 2:27 (NIV)

Because of your covenant with God as a believer, you don’t have to have it all figured out in life; you have an anointing that teaches you. No situation is hopeless when you factor in the anointing. The anointing factor is the power of God at work in your situation.

Think back to those in the Bible who needed wisdom from God. Joseph had to learn how to run Potiphar’s house and eventually ended up in charge of everything Potiphar owned (Genesis 41). The Lord was with Joseph, “giving him success in everything he did” (Genesis 39:3). David is another example of someone who needed wisdom. He received wisdom from God to defeat Goliath (1 Samuel 17), to become king (1 Chronicles 18:14), to defeat the Philistines (2 Samuel 5), and to do all God called him to do. Because of your covenant with God, you can ask Him for wisdom to teach you the things you need to know, to do the things He has anointed you to do. Jeremiah 33:3 says, “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” Open the gift today and discover that your covenant anoints you to receive wisdom from God.

Gift #2: Covenant Promotes You

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her.” –Proverbs 4:7-8 (NKJV)

Being in covenant with God and doing things His way will promote you even when you aren’t qualified in the natural. It will promote you when the world says you aren’t enough. It will promote you when you’ve had one setback after another. It will promote you when you’re surrounded by enemies who want to keep you from ever reaching your destination.

So many times, Christians feel the need to fight their way to the top. However, as someone who is in covenant with God, you don’t operate in worldly ways but in ways dictated by the kingdom of God.

Jesus said, “But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:26-28).

Let your covenant promote you by humbling yourself before God, and seeking Him and His wisdom; He knows just how to get you where you need to be.

Gift #3: Covenant Defends You

“The LORD is your mighty defender.” –Deuteronomy 32:4 (GNT)

When you’ve been wronged, slighted or even betrayed, do you spring into action to defend yourself? It can be tempting to rise up and take action when you’ve been wronged, and sometimes the Lord will tell you to do just that. However, you shouldn’t defend yourself without His backing.

Joseph never defended himself against Potiphar. He didn’t spend time fighting to get out of prison (Genesis 39:20-23). He waited and let God defend him. It didn’t happen overnight, but God avenged him in every way possible (Genesis 41). There is no defender greater than God! You don’t have to fight your own fight. You don’t have to defend yourself because “the LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm” (Exodus 14:14). God is working on your situation, making sure your covenant defends you. To learn how the birth of Jesus we celebrate at Christmastime sealed your covenant, watch Kenneth Copeland:

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Gift #4: Covenant Makes You Rich

“The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” –Proverbs 10:22

In this verse, the word sorrow means “to toil”; that doesn’t mean you don’t have to work. The Bible says, “If you don’t work, you don’t eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10, MSG). Work is a requirement for advancement, and the Bible is clear that diligence is required for promotion, increase and wealth (Proverbs 12:27). However, there is a difference between work and toil. Work is putting your hands to something, so God can prosper and increase you (Deuteronomy 28:8). Toil is taking the responsibility and pressure of provision on yourself. The blessing of the Lord is what makes you rich; God makes you rich because of your covenant with Him. Do your work as unto the Lord, and shift your mindset to believing your income will far exceed your salary because God, not your salary, is your Source. Your covenant makes you rich so that not only are your needs met, but you are also able to meet the needs of others!

Gift #5: Covenant Preaches the Gospel

“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.’” –Mark 16:15

You enjoy all the blessings of the covenant you have with God because someone at one time preached the gospel to you. All the benefits of your covenant are available to you because you gave your life to the Lord. Are you unsure if you’ve given your life to the Lord?

The covenant you have with God enables you to preach the gospel to a lost world. You are able to minister to others with your time, energy and money; and you’re an example of what it looks like to be a child of the Most High God. When you are walking in your covenant rights as a believer, you shine light into a dark world. People will naturally be drawn to you – they’ll want what you have! Your covenant preaches the gospel as you are the witness God has called you to be in the world.

These 5 Gifts of Covenant at Christmas are just a sampling of what God has provided for you through that covenant. Knowing what belongs to you because of the covenant you have with God is vital to enjoying your life. Take the time this Christmas to unwrap more of the gifts God provided for you through Jesus Christ by spending time in the Word of God. As you begin walking in your covenant rights, you’ll discover a renewed joy in your life, much like the joy you experienced as a child the night before Christmas!