And be found in him, not having
mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through
the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.
Philippians 3:9
God never asks us to do anything alone. He is always with us, giving us
the ability and strength to accomplish whatever He requires. What He
requires of us, He is requiring of Himself through us. We can't forget
where we came from and who we are now and why. We don't always do the
right thing, or feel like the righteousness of Christ, but we are. We
are the sons and daughters of God and we owe all of who we are to Him.
Our flesh may desire credit for what we accomplish and we do feel a
sense of gratification when we accomplish what He desires. But none of
us can live the standard, without the Standard; Jesus Christ. We receive
from Him, treasures of wisdom and knowledge; sanctification and
redemption. We are equipped by His word and His Spirit for whatever
service we have been called. He began a work in our lives and will
continue until the work is completed. As Paul says in Galatians 3:3 We
are foolish if we think we can begin in the Spirit, but complete the
work ourselves in our flesh. To God be all the glory.
Prayer
Thank You for making me the righteousness of Christ. Without Jesus I
could not make it through a single day. All that I am and all that I
hope to be, is because of Him and the Holy Spirit which dwells within
me. Let my life bear the fruit of Your righteousness and bring glory to
You. In You I trust. Amen.
