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!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
