But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God the Heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in Heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect. Hebrews 12:22-23
Mountains are covenant reminders. God gives us visual aids to direct us in paths of righteousness. As the final process of God’s covenant with the children of Israel, they had to walk between two mountains. From Mount Gerizim blessings of obedience were shouted, while the curse of disobedience was declared from Mount Ebal. (Joshua 8:33-34) As God’s people settled in their new home, they would look across the horizon, see the silhouette of two mountains and remember, the blessing of obedience versus the pain of disobedience.
In keeping with this covenant reminder, the writer of Hebrews speaks of Mount Sinai where the Law of God was given. This law became impossible to keep and led to judgement and condemnation. But the God of Life made a New covenant through the final sacrifice of Jesus’ blood.
A better way has been made. Be encouraged that God seeks to create life, not destroy it. Zion, the Body of Christ, is a place of hope and celebration, not a geographical entitlement, but a state of reality in which we are perfected by Jesus’ love. You have a cheering team in Heaven that thrills at your every victory and God is making your way straight. Don’t give up on doing right and good!
Love,
Gretchen