THE RIGHTEOUS IS BLESSED!

EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2020.

SUBJECT : THE RIGHTEOUS IS BLESSED!

Memory verse: "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 14 vs 17.)

READ: Proverbs 10 vs 2 - 3, 6, 16, 21, 24 - 25, 28, 30: 

10:2: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
10:3: The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to famish, but He casts away the desire of the wicked.

10:6: Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

10:16: The labour of the righteous leads to life, the wages of the wicked to sin.

10:21: The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him, and the desire of the righteous will be granted.

10:25: When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

10:28: The hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

10:30: The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

INTIMATION:

Righteousness is the character or quality of being right or just; it is formerly spelled ‘rightwiseness,’ which clearly expresses the meaning. It is characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice. Therefore, “the righteous” are those who are in right standing with God. For “the believers,” Christ has obtained the righteousness of God in Him for us. Consequently, we can all stand upright in the presence of God and boldly make our requests known to Him because we have accepted the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

The righteous are those who have and occupy—or take residence in—the kingdom of God. The Bible says that the righteous shine in the kingdom of their Father. Light and gladness shine on their path. They may have many afflictions, but God delivers them out of them all. The righteous have the mind of Christ, their thoughts are right and pure. They keep a sober mind. They do not claim or trust in their righteousness, but they live under the imputed righteousness of Christ. They are open to the correction of the Lord and His ministers. They receive wise counsel and apply it to their lives.

The righteous are immovable and unable to be uprooted out of their place in God. Their house will stand, their children will be saved, blessed, and have plenty to eat. They will flourish and will not be overthrown by their enemy. They will not be lead astray by discouragement, doubt, or depression. The righteous are sure that God will come and save them. 

The righteous are generous and merciful. They are concerned and care for the poor. They are active in the areas of justice; they seek justice. They walk in integrity. Enduring riches and honor are with them. They are fruitful, and their labors lead to life. The righteous welcome godly associations and wisdom. They know who is around them, and they are careful with whom they let into their inner circle. The righteous does not live a sinful lifestyle; they walk at a level of holiness and integrity. 

All believers have received the new covenant through Jesus’ shed blood on the cross, We become the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus (Romans 3 vs 22). His righteousness is imputed to, or counted toward us. If you are among “the righteous,” you can claim all the benefits of the righteous because of being in covenant with God. But if we don’t remain in God and give ourselves over to Him completely, He doesn’t have “a people.” We cannot be God’s own if we don’t walk according to His covenant. Being in covenant with God is a contract or a promise of His peace, safety, favor, protection, health, and prosperity. And God does not break His promises or go back on His Word (Numbers 23 vs 19; Isaiah 55 vs 11). 

The question now is, “Are you righteous?” This goes beyond being saved. Righteousness is about continually living right before God. This is not about perfection. It’s about your lifestyle being that of a righteous person. A righteous person does not live a sinful lifestyle. The righteous walk in a level holiness and integrity. They are not liars, drunkards, and whoremongers. They don’t mistreat people. If you are righteous, then the words you speak over your situation will have effect. They will cause things to line up for you in the Spirit. Your covenant with God is everlasting, and you will not fall, for He had imputed His righteousness to you through His Son, Jesus.

Prayer: Abba Father, give me the grace to live rightly, and for You at all times, that I may be a partaker of the blessings of righteousness, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!