Meditate
On
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
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!
BLESSING
JOSEPH
PRINCE
