2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that
in him we might become the righteousness of God.
A lot of people like gifts but are uncomfortable receiving
them. There are different reasons for it- they feel suspicious of the person
giving it or they feel obliged to repay or return the kindness of others.
God has a gift for us – it’s called righteousness. Jesus
paid a heavy price to gift this righteousness to us.
2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For he made him who knew no sin, to
be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.”
What is the meaning of righteousness? It is the ability to
stand before God without guilt, condemnation and inferiority. In other words,
it means being right in the sight of God.
Many centuries back Job asked this question, “How then can
a man be righteous before God? (Job 25:4).
God’s answer is the Cross.
There is a complete exchange here: Jesus was made sin with
our sinfulness so that we might be made righteous with His righteousness. We,
who were all wrong and sinful, now become completely and fully right and
acceptable in God’s eyes!
What is the quality of this righteousness? This is God’s
own righteousness—a righteousness that has never known sin. It is as high above
our own righteousness as heaven is above the earth.
It is a free gift that can be received solely by faith in
His blood. You can never earn it and never do anything to repay it. You can
only learn to enjoy this gift of God!
Dear Lord, we thank You for Your love. Thanks for Your righteousness,
peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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