The Righteousness Of God

Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Romans 3:20-26

We all imagine the perfect Christmas celebration, and we put forth our best efforts. We plan the best Christmas lunch. Our gifts might not be as grand as we had hoped. Part of the meal might be overcooked. Maybe we find a typo in the Christmas card. Children fight over the toys. Adults resurrect old arguments.

Instead of being discouraged, however, we can use our disappointment to remind ourselves of the reason Christmas is so important.

If your Christmas celebration this year is less than ideal, relax and let it be a reminder that the only way for it to be “made perfect forever,” is to live by faith in the righteousness of Christ.

Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before His throne.

Our Daily Bread – December 13, 2015