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Monday, January 31, 2011

The Lord is our Righteousness

"And this is the name by which He will be called, The Lord our righteousness."--Jeremiah 23:6.  This passage is making reference to the righteous Branch the Lord would raise up for David. Namely Christ.

The Lord our righteousness.  To be righteous, among other things means to be in a right relationship with God. The passage, in context, suggests that it is when this "righteous Branch" is raised up that is when we would call our Lord by this name.  The Lord is indeed our righteousness because He has provided the way for us to enter into a right relationship with Him. And that is through His Son, the righteous Branch of David, Jesus Christ.  It is not by our own merit that we are able to enter into His righteousness.   We need to take joy in the fact that we, as fallen people, have a chance to restore our relationship with God.  God has provided the way.  He who is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.

This is a difficult concept for many to grasp given that we live in a world that suggests there are many ways to God. Jesus says "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me."   Jesus is the one and only shot God has provided for us to enter into His righteousness and who is able to accomplish the ENTIRE will of God thereby destroying the power of sin in our lives.  Only Christ can make us righteous.  No one, no one comes to the Father except through Christ. So, this morning, as you start your week, commit your week and your life to Christ. Whether it's school or work you are working at, keep Colossians 3:23 in mind.  If you are altogether unsure of your eternal salvation click here for additional study material. And may we remember THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.  DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! PRAY ABOUT IT! GOD BLESS!

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