Armor of Godናሙና

From Rags to Righteousness

Our human righteousness is as filthy rags, but Jesus’ righteousness is bulletproof. Righteousness is more than just forgiveness. It’s right standing before God. Jesus became sin so that we can be made righteous. Jesus was not a sinner, but He became sin on the cross so that I will be righteous in Him. I am not righteous in myself. Jesus died on the cross taking upon Himself, my sins so that I can live as a righteous person. This robe of righteousness is powerful protection from the condemnation of the devil.

If salvation protects the head, righteousness protects the heart. If our heart condemns us, we have something bigger than our heart...the blood of Jesus. The cross is greater than our heart: that’s why Jesus’ righteousness protects the heart.

Through righteousness, we are as bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1), not easily shaken (Psalm 112:6), and we get up after we fall (Proverbs 24:16). Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6). God delivers the righteous man from all afflictions (Psalm 34:19). We reign in life through the gift of righteousness (Romans 5:17).

Every believer has this righteousness, but not every believer puts on His righteousness. This means that they aren’t constantly aware of who they are in Christ.

Most of us live with sin consciousness, not righteous consciousness. As a result, we get spiritual heart attacks. The devil attacks our hearts because we are not “wearing” righteousness. It’s time to take off your rags of self and put on His righteousness.

Believe that you are righteous. If you don’t feel it, look to the cross. It’s not about feeling it but believing it.

Confess that you are righteous.

Be constantly aware of your righteousness in Jesus Christ. That is your royal garment.

That is your dress code for spiritual warfare.