~~~MOST LIKELY TO ~ / RIGHTEOUSNESS ~~~

~~"This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…"
---(Romans 3:22-23 / NIV)

~~~I imagine that all of us had those “Most Likely” pages in our yearbooks: Most Likely to Be President, Most Likely to Become a Millionaire, Most Likely to Win an Olympic Medal, Most Likely to Be a TV Star. One thing you’ll never see there is Most Likely to Become Righteous on Your Own. Scripture says that none of us will see the Lord unless we are righteous, but none of us can achieve righteousness on our own. It comes in only one way: from God, through faith in Jesus as the Messiah. There is a universal sin among all humanity: We have fallen short of God’s glory, the glory He created us for. No matter what we achieve or accomplish or accumulate, it will fall short of the glory of God reflected in us. For that reason, instead of some worldly acclaim, let’s aim for Most Likely to Fall on My Face Before the Lord and Seek His Righteousness.

THINK ABOUT IT
Take time to worship God for the gift of His righteousness through Jesus Christ. Offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving as you consider what His grace has done for you.

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, I humbly thank You that Jesus did something for me I could not do for myself, receiving all my punishment for sin and granting me Your gift of righteousness. You are worthy, Lord, of all my praise and devotion. In Jesus’ name, amen."

Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson