The Lord has made his salvation widely known;
he has revealed his righteousness
in the eyes of all the nations.
MATTHEW 5:6 (CEB)
Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Those who are passionate about God's righteousness will ultimately experience success because his justice will prevail.
DAILY FODDER
Righteousness is living right and treating others right, according to the righteous standard established through God's life. The word we translate as "righteous" is often translated as "justice." For justice is treating others rightly.
PRAYER
Righteous God, I'm so grateful that you are not capricious and that your standards are consistent. Forgive me for the ways I try to define right and wrong apart from you. Stir within me a passion for just and right living according to your standards. I want to be a part of your justice movement to recreate the world in a way that reflects your righteousness. What a wonderful world this will be when everything that happens here will align with what is happening there in heaven. 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.
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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
