ISAIAH 56:1 (CEB)
The LORD says:
Act justly and do what is righteous,
because my salvation is coming soon,
and my righteousness will be revealed.
MATTHEW 3:14-15 (MSG)
Jesus then appeared, arriving at the Jordan River from Galilee. He wanted John to baptize him. John objected, “I’m the one who needs to be baptized, not you!”
But Jesus insisted. “Do it. God’s work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in this baptism.” So John did it.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If you want a more complete picture of God's righteousness and righteous expectations look at Jesus.
DAILY FODDER
All law and prophecy should be interpreted through the Jesus lens.
PRAYER
Dear Jesus, you humbled yourself to become one of us and your solidarity was so great that you were baptized with ordinary people—sinners. You launched a new humanity founded on your understanding of God's righteousness and justice. Forgive me for treating righteousness and justice as abstract concepts disconnected from our everyday lives. Show me how to make your righteousness my lifestyle. I want to do this right. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
