A covenant is an agreement or legal contract between two individuals or groups of people. There are generally terms and conditions on both sides, and if one side breaks the contract, the other side is freed from their obligations. The Old Testament contains a number of covenants, but what is particularly interesting is how many of them are unconditional.

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

A ripening sun lifted off the horizon as they rounded Point, Zonqor point, their weathered boat cutting through the choppy sea toward the reef where the big groupers swam. Ray sat in the back of the skiff, his small hand gripping the throttle of the sputtering two-stroke outboard motor.

The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. The Prophet’s Question: O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. Why do You show me iniquity and cause me to see trouble?