But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom,
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30).
Righteousness is the nature of God in you,
producing in you the rightness of God: the ability to do right and fulfil the
will of the father. God is always right; it’s His nature to be right. This nature of righteousness is at work
in us. So in our Kingdom, we do
righteousness; we walk in righteousness and do works of righteousness; we
manifest the goodness of God to the world.
It was for the same reason that the Pharisees and
Sadducees had a problem with the good works that Jesus did; they misunderstood
Him. If in your place of work, for example, you did something you thought was
good and required commendation, but instead you found yourself being persecuted
for your good works, don’t feel bad about it.
Just because you’re good and doing the right thing
doesn’t mean everybody is going to be cheering you on. There might be those
that’ll resist you, and try to make you swerve from your path; they might even
call you evil, in spite of your good works; maintain your composure. Refuse to
change. Stay the course with the Word of God in your heart and in your mouth.
Remember, you’re the righteousness of God in Christ
Jesus; therefore, it’s your calling to express His righteousness. See yourself
that way, regardless of the pressures and challenges that may tend to provoke
you to compromise. See yourself just as the Word says: "...greater is He
that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4); this means
that you’re greater than your adversaries, detractors and persecutors. You’re a
victor forever.
Stay in the Word, and keep manifesting His
righteousness, no matter the criticism, and you’ll always win. Halleluiah! AMEN! HALLELUJAH!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for making me
a victor for life, and granting me the grace to reign in life and live for your
glory. Righteousness and goodness are the hallmarks of my life; therefore, I do
righteousness and walk in your perfect will today, and always, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Further Study: Isaiah 54:17; 2
Corinthians 5:21
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Jude Daniel 9-10
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Revelation 9:1-10 Amos 7
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