Thursday, September 17, 2015

Faith and Righteousness

“If a man doesn’t feel like he has to prove himself, that is good.  He has the shield of faith over his heart. He believes that the blood of Jesus covers his sins and that he can overcome his enemy by standing in the righteousness of Jesus.

But if a man doesn’t have faith, his shield is down and the fiery accusations of satan pierce his heart (Eph 6:14 – 16).  That man will meet accusation with effort.  He will try to prove his righteousness over and over; that he is good, capable, smart . . . until he has exhausted his life making himself the largest target on earth for an enemy he could have defeated by faith.”


This word of prophecy reminds me that we should not be found having a righteousness of our own (Phil 3:9) but “that which is through faith in Christ-the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.” Let us not be motivated by accusations, but rather filled with peace from the One Who covers us in His nature, by grace.  Amen.

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