E-Sword Daily Devotion by Charles Spurgeon “The Lord our Righteousness.” - Jer_23:6 It will always give a Christian the greatest calm, quiet, ease, and peace, to think of the perfect righteousness of Christ. How often are the saints of God downcast and sad! I do not think they ought to be. I do not think they would if they could always see their perfection in Christ. There are some who are always talking about corruption, and the depravity of the heart, and the innate evil of the soul. This is quite true, but why not go a little further, and remember that we are “perfect in Christ Jesus.” It is no wonder that those who are dwelling upon their own corruption should wear such downcast looks; but surely if we call to mind that “Christ is made unto us righteousness,” we shall be of good cheer. What though distresses afflict me, though Satan assault me, though there may be many things to be experienced before I get to heaven, those are done for me in the covenant of divine grace; there is nothing wanting in my Lord, Christ hath done it all. On the cross he said, “It is finished!” and if it be finished, then am I complete in him, and can rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, “Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.” You will not find on this side heaven a holier people than those who receive into their hearts the doctrine of Christ’s righteousness. When the believer says, “I live on Christ alone; I rest on him solely for salvation; and I believe that, however unworthy, I am still saved in Jesus;” then there rises up as a motive of gratitude this thought-”Shall I not live to Christ? Shall I not love him and serve him, seeing that I am saved by his merits?” “The love of Christ constraineth us,” “that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves but unto him which died for them.” If saved by imputed righteousness, we shall greatly value imparted righteousness. Good morning Father, We meet You here again at the throne of grace this morning and ask You to have mercy on us. We are so ever mindful of our nature of sin, our frailties, faults, and fears; we are reminded daily of our weaknesses, doubts, and worries. There is no escaping ourselves; but You Jesus, The Lord of our Righteousness, make us to walk on level ground, keeping us in the shadow of Your wings. We ask You to always keep our children and grandchildren in Your grasp for we know You have them written in the palms of Your hands. As we go this morning to finish up the work week, we call on You Who said, Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.) Matthew 11:28. Thank You Father that You made it so easy for us to approach You through Jesus. We come and call on Your name today Jesus, AMEN! Laura
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:27:20 +0000