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!
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 express righteousness and walk in your
perfect will today, and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further
Study: Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;
and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of
me, saith the Lord.
2
Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that
we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1-Year
Bible Reading Plan: Ephesians 1:1-14, Isaiah 11-12
2-Year BibleReading
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