“Death once held us in its grip, and by the blunder of one man, death reigned as king over humanity. But now, how much more are we held in the grip of grace and continue reigning as kings in life, enjoying our regal freedom through the gift of perfect righteousness in the one and only Jesus, the Messiah!” Romans 5:17 TPT.
The gospel is only profitable to those who encounter it and believe in the message of Christ’s finished work. We must understand that if we could do something to earn God’s acceptance, we wouldn’t need Christ. To live out God’s dream for humanity, as revealed in the gospel of Christ, we must have a clear understanding of righteousness.
Righteousness, as revealed in our opening scripture, is a gift from God’s love. It’s not something we earn or can achieve through our efforts, as it’s beyond human capabilities to attain.
When we confess the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our lives, we receive this righteousness immediately. We become as righteous as Jesus is, and this state of righteousness remains constant. It doesn’t decrease, increase, grow, or mature. However, when a Christian misunderstands this message of righteousness, they may try to please God through their actions. This doesn’t make them more righteous than they already are.
When you were born, you were born with the human nature. Nothing you do can make you less human because you are born with it. The same is true with righteousness. When you are born again, you are born with the righteous nature. Praise God.
CONFESSION
By grace, I reign as a king in life, walking in freedom and enjoying the gift of perfect righteousness. I am born again with the nature of Christ, and His righteousness is my reality. I live daily in the consciousness of this gift, empowered to experience life as God intended. Glory to God!
DEEPER REFLECTION
Romans 5:9-10 TPT, Romans 5:15-17 KJV
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Exodus 19-20, Mark 7
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 35, Matthew 13:1-15
