GOD keeps an eye out for those who are righteous. His ears are tuned into their cries.
MATTHEW 27:19 (CEB)
While he was serving as judge, Pilate's wife sent this message to him, “Leave that righteous man alone. I’ve suffered much today in a dream because of him.”
THE ESSENCE
Under God's watchful eye, Jesus the only completely righteous person, was unjustly executed, ultimately resulting in our ability to share in his righteousness.
DAILY FODDER
2 Corinthians 5:21 (GNT) puts the dynamic behind our two passages today in perspective. "Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God." When we’re talking about the righteous (the category of people who are in right standing with God because of right living) Jesus is the key player. It's his perfectly righteous life that is shared with those who could never attain righteousness on their own.
PRAYER
Glorious Savior, thank you for sharing your righteousness with us. We confess that we've attempted (and occasionally still try) to attain righteousness on our own. Keep me mindful of the source of my right standing with you and help me lean into that alone, as I move out and allow your righteousness to flow through me. I know that you’re keeping watch over us. 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.
