RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY.
THE POWER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.
Even the righteousness of God which is by the faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference (Romans 3:22).
It was with the gift of righteousness that Abraham was able to intercede for Sodom when God wanted to destroy the city. God had said, โ…Shall I hide from Abraham [My friend and servant] what I am going to doโ (Genesis 18:17 AMPC). Abraham had become Godโs friend through covenant. The Bible says Abraham believed God and it was credited to him for righteousness and he was called the friend of God (James 2:23).
That was the bestowal; the gift of righteousness was given to Abraham and he could boldly engage God in an intercessory discourse. He said to God, โThat be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?โ (Genesis’s I 18:25). He was presenting an argument before God.
How could a man have such incredible audacity to speak to God like that? He wasnโt trying to be disrespectful or impudent; no! He was expressing the power of the gift of righteousness. Genesis 15:6 tells us, โAnd he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.โ Hallelujah! Righteousness enables you to stand in the presence of God without a sense of condemnation or inferiority. This righteousness, according to our theme verse, is โunto all and upon all.โ Thatโs to let you understand the bestowal, the imputation of Godโs righteousness to all menโthe legal perspective of this righteousness. With this gift, you can decree a thing and have it established unto you.
Our righteousness is on the basis of a legal claim, and because many arenโt aware they struggle with their faith, not sure whether or not their petitions will be granted. But when you stand on His righteousness, you have no such doubts, because you have the pass! Your claims canโt be refused, because you stand in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Glory to God!
CONFESSION
A righteousness from Godโthat divine acquittal by faithโhas been manifested, and itโs imputed to my account! With that gift of righteousness, I have the boldness and confidence to stand before God without guilt, condemnation or inferiority, and pray to Him and expect answers. I have peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
FURTHER STUDY
Romans 5:1; Romans 5:17; Romans 3:21-22 NIV
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 25:1-30 & Exodus 29-30
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 15:22-31 & Job 42
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