God’s deeds are majestic and glorious.
God’s righteousness stands forever.
PHILIPPIANS 3:9 (CEB)
In Christ I have a righteousness that is not my own and that does not come from the Law but rather from the faithfulness of Christ. It is the righteousness of God that is based on faith.
THE ESSENCE
Everything that we have and are hinges on the faithfulness and righteousness of Christ Jesus, not on our ability to perform.
DAILY FODDER
Why is "righteousness" important for us? And what difference does it make where it comes from?
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful for the advanced standing that you have given to me, even before I enrolled in your program. I confess that it's hard to let go of the idea that my own performance is what counts in life. Reveal to me through scripture how it is that through our connection with Christ, his righteousness becomes ours. We get credit for all he has faithfully done. How can this wonderful thing be? I stand in awe of your generosity. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
