07-21-2021, 07:24 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,
WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY 2021.
Pastor Chris
TOPIC: SUBMIT TO HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God (James 2:23).
It’s so important to understand that there’re several broad applications and definitions of righteousness. But righteousness, first and foremost, is the nature of God, His nature of rightness. The nature of God can be described from different perspectives, like we say, “God is love”; so, love is His nature. But when we talk about righteousness, that’s a different nature we’re describing.
Righteousness as God’s nature is His ability to be right and do right only and always. It’s His perfection, accuracy and distinction in glory. Righteousness distinguishes God in glory from everyone else. Now, this righteousness is absolutely unattainable by man or any creature. Therefore, in God’s benevolence, He attributes, bestows or imputes to us a kind of righteousness which is called “Right standing.”
You may have heard what in some countries is called “a certificate of conformity”; it’ll help you understand what righteousness or right standing is. It stipulates that a particular product meets the required standards or specification of the government or authorized agency.
There’s also the “certificate of good standing,” which certifies that a company is properly registered with the state and it’s up to date on all state levies and required documentations, and therefore legally permitted to engage in business activities in the state.
Now, right standing, like the certificate of good conduct or good standing is the ability to stand before God and be accepted. Now we can fellowship with Him, unafraid and unashamed. The most beautiful part is that He didn’t wait for you to have “complied” or “filed” the necessary “documentations” and meet all the required standards first; He declared you righteous because of what Jesus did in your behalf.
Recall we read in our theme verse that _...Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness….”_ God gave Abraham the certificate of right standing for believing. Likewise, righteousness was imparted to you as a result of your faith in Jesus Christ. It’s the gift of God—a gift of grace imparted to all men, which becomes effectual the moment one submits to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
CONFESSION
By grace, I’ve received God’s nature of righteousness and I’ve been translated into the Kingdom of His Love-Son, where I reign and rule with Him. I have dominion over the devil and circumstances, and I live in the righteousness of God, and live as the righteousness of God. Nothing, and no one, can condemn me anymore, because God has justified and acquitted me. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY
Romans 3:26-28
To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 4:5-8
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 [Saying], Blessed [are] they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed [is] the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 27:1-26 & Psalms 21-22
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 10:1-9 & Joshua 18
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that the Lord has filled my life with Joy. The joy of the Lord is my strength. I am strengthened on every side. Gloom, depression, and heaviness are far from me, for I carry an atmosphere of joy with me everywhere I go.
My life is garnished by the Spirit of God; for I am the workmanship of God in Christ Jesus; created unto good works. I only do good works because I was born and fashioned unto good works!
I am blessed by the Spirit of God. I am blessed in all things. My life is filled with God’s blessings; untold blessings! Even now, I receive good things into my life.
I am blessed by the Spirit of God. I am blessed in all things. My life is filled with God’s blessings; untold blessings! Even now, I receive good things into my life. I receive the right people into my world today.
I have the right ideas, the finances, and the personals that are consistent with the life and assignment that God has given to me. I receive them in my way today, in the Name of Jesus. Hallelujah!
I function in God’s light and ways for my life today and always. My life is a bundle of joy and happiness. With the joy of the Lord in my heart, I draw out prosperity, peace, success, health, and other blessings from deep within me.
I’ve been called into a beautiful life: a life of dominion, authority, and blessings; a life of control over the world, the forces of nature, and the elements of this world. I effectively reign over the circumstances of my life, to the glory and praise of God’s Name. Glory to God. Hallelujah!
God bless you
WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY 2021.
Pastor Chris
TOPIC: SUBMIT TO HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God (James 2:23).
It’s so important to understand that there’re several broad applications and definitions of righteousness. But righteousness, first and foremost, is the nature of God, His nature of rightness. The nature of God can be described from different perspectives, like we say, “God is love”; so, love is His nature. But when we talk about righteousness, that’s a different nature we’re describing.
Righteousness as God’s nature is His ability to be right and do right only and always. It’s His perfection, accuracy and distinction in glory. Righteousness distinguishes God in glory from everyone else. Now, this righteousness is absolutely unattainable by man or any creature. Therefore, in God’s benevolence, He attributes, bestows or imputes to us a kind of righteousness which is called “Right standing.”
You may have heard what in some countries is called “a certificate of conformity”; it’ll help you understand what righteousness or right standing is. It stipulates that a particular product meets the required standards or specification of the government or authorized agency.
There’s also the “certificate of good standing,” which certifies that a company is properly registered with the state and it’s up to date on all state levies and required documentations, and therefore legally permitted to engage in business activities in the state.
Now, right standing, like the certificate of good conduct or good standing is the ability to stand before God and be accepted. Now we can fellowship with Him, unafraid and unashamed. The most beautiful part is that He didn’t wait for you to have “complied” or “filed” the necessary “documentations” and meet all the required standards first; He declared you righteous because of what Jesus did in your behalf.
Recall we read in our theme verse that _...Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness….”_ God gave Abraham the certificate of right standing for believing. Likewise, righteousness was imparted to you as a result of your faith in Jesus Christ. It’s the gift of God—a gift of grace imparted to all men, which becomes effectual the moment one submits to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
CONFESSION
By grace, I’ve received God’s nature of righteousness and I’ve been translated into the Kingdom of His Love-Son, where I reign and rule with Him. I have dominion over the devil and circumstances, and I live in the righteousness of God, and live as the righteousness of God. Nothing, and no one, can condemn me anymore, because God has justified and acquitted me. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY
Romans 3:26-28
To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27 Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 4:5-8
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 [Saying], Blessed [are] they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed [is] the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 27:1-26 & Psalms 21-22
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 10:1-9 & Joshua 18
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that the Lord has filled my life with Joy. The joy of the Lord is my strength. I am strengthened on every side. Gloom, depression, and heaviness are far from me, for I carry an atmosphere of joy with me everywhere I go.
My life is garnished by the Spirit of God; for I am the workmanship of God in Christ Jesus; created unto good works. I only do good works because I was born and fashioned unto good works!
I am blessed by the Spirit of God. I am blessed in all things. My life is filled with God’s blessings; untold blessings! Even now, I receive good things into my life.
I am blessed by the Spirit of God. I am blessed in all things. My life is filled with God’s blessings; untold blessings! Even now, I receive good things into my life. I receive the right people into my world today.
I have the right ideas, the finances, and the personals that are consistent with the life and assignment that God has given to me. I receive them in my way today, in the Name of Jesus. Hallelujah!
I function in God’s light and ways for my life today and always. My life is a bundle of joy and happiness. With the joy of the Lord in my heart, I draw out prosperity, peace, success, health, and other blessings from deep within me.
I’ve been called into a beautiful life: a life of dominion, authority, and blessings; a life of control over the world, the forces of nature, and the elements of this world. I effectively reign over the circumstances of my life, to the glory and praise of God’s Name. Glory to God. Hallelujah!
God bless you