ESTABLISHED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

“In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shalt not come near thee” Isaiah 54:14

LIGHT FOR THE NOW:  Righteousness is a gift

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he word “righteousness” means to have a  right standing with God. Righteousness cannot be earned but can only be received because it is the free gift of God to us. Resurrection is righteousness and justification. There are no steps to righteousness but only one step and that is Christ. The gift of God does not require steps but just to receive it (Ephesians 2:8-9). We have to explore righteousness and salvation. We were not saved by obeying some dressing codes and we do not need any dressing code to remain saved. Your identity in Christ is what keeps you moving, and establishes you. Our righteousness is as a filthy rag before God. It is not about dressing codes but it is about His work for us. Philippians 3:9 says “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith”. The day you become born-again is the day you become righteous. Until you lay hold on His righteousness, your righteousness is useless. Righteousness is not a reward or payment for good works or a crown for winning a competition or similar thing but it is God’s gift. You cannot be righteous by prayers, fasting nor dressing codes. Righteousness was given to secure us from judgment, oppression and fear. Righteousness closes the door against the enemies from accessing our lives. You would not be bold to confront your enemies if you are not established in righteousness. God’s righteousness speaks. Romans 10: 6 says “But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh in this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”. You cannot demand and command, neither can you decree and have it if you are not established in righteousness. God is too righteous to undo what He did.  Redemption is in His blood. He forgave our sins not as an answer to our prayers but as a gift to secure our salvation. Hallelujah!

INSTRUCTION:

Live in God’s righteousness.

PRAYER:

Lord, I am established in righteousness, in Jesus name

QUOTE: We were not saved by obeying some dressing codes.