| In righteousness you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you. |
| Isaiah 54:14 |
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Be Established In Jesus’ Righteousness | |
It is important for you to be
established in the righteousness of Christ. Why? Because it will
determine how you respond to the voice of accusation when you are
believing God for big things and trusting Him for answered prayers.
Let’s say that you are driving
to a job interview and the accuser says, “Look at how easily you lose
your cool on the road. How can you have the cheek to expect good things
to happen to you?”
Now, you could respond by
saying, “Yeah, you are right. How can I expect God’s favor to be on me
at the interview?” That’s believing that you need to earn your own
righteousness and place of acceptance and favor before God.
Or you could respond by saying,
“Yeah, you are right. I don’t deserve to have God’s favor at all, but
you know what? I am not looking at what I deserve. I am looking at what
Jesus deserves. Even right now, Jesus, I thank You that You see me
perfectly righteous. Because of the cross and Your perfect sacrifice, I
can expect God’s unmerited favor at my interview!”
See the amazing difference? In
the second response, you are established upon Jesus’ righteousness and
not your own right doing or good behavior. So you go for the interview
depending on the unmerited favor of Jesus and you do well. You drive
home with peace and joy, feeling the Father’s love and favor.
Consequently, you are more patient with other drivers.
Beloved, being established in
your righteousness in Christ and depending on His unmerited favor
results in a life of success, peace and practical holiness!
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