BIBLE MEDITATION:
Romans 4:5 - "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth
the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Justification is God's act whereby He declares those who have trusted in Christ
to be as righteous as His Son is righteous. Salvation is not based on our works.
Do you know what God sees when He looks at me today? He sees Jesus Christ. You
may be thinking, "That's arrogant."
No, it's not. It is the Bible. I am in Christ and therefore God cannot see my
sins (see 1 Corinthians 1:30). He only sees the righteousness of His Son.
Justification is more than just a pardon. It is a promotion. God doesn't just
forgive our sins, He makes us righteous. Only God can take someone who is guilty
and give that person righteousness. It is the saving work of God. What is the
basis of our justification? His grace.
ACTION POINT:
Do you see yourself today as defeated, wrapped in the guilt of failure and
regret? Look through another lens: the Father sees you clothed in white--the
righteousness of His Son. [LWF]
Romans 4:5 - "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth
the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Justification is God's act whereby He declares those who have trusted in Christ
to be as righteous as His Son is righteous. Salvation is not based on our works.
Do you know what God sees when He looks at me today? He sees Jesus Christ. You
may be thinking, "That's arrogant."
No, it's not. It is the Bible. I am in Christ and therefore God cannot see my
sins (see 1 Corinthians 1:30). He only sees the righteousness of His Son.
Justification is more than just a pardon. It is a promotion. God doesn't just
forgive our sins, He makes us righteous. Only God can take someone who is guilty
and give that person righteousness. It is the saving work of God. What is the
basis of our justification? His grace.
ACTION POINT:
Do you see yourself today as defeated, wrapped in the guilt of failure and
regret? Look through another lens: the Father sees you clothed in white--the
righteousness of His Son. [LWF]
