Our righteousness comes not from our own efforts, but from the Lord Himself, and we should look forward to His promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right with hope and joy.
Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful, hope-filled promise from the book of Jeremiah, a promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right.
We'll be focusing on Jeremiah 23:5-6, where it says,
"The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness."
This passage speaks of a day when our righteousness comes not from our own efforts, but from the Lord Himself.
The phrase "The Lord Our Righteousness" is a powerful declaration of our dependence on God for our righteousness. It is a statement that acknowledges our inability to attain righteousness on our own and our complete reliance on God to provide it for us. This is a profound and humbling truth that challenges our natural inclination towards self-sufficiency and self-righteousness.
Definition of righteousness: In its simplest form, It’s about being in right standing with God. It is about being morally upright and just. However, the Bible makes it clear that no one can achieve this righteousness on their own. Romans 3:10-12 says, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.'" This is a sobering reality that underscores our need for a Savior.
A declaration of God's provision: In the book of Jeremiah, God promises to raise up a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. This King is none other than Jesus Christ, who came to fulfill this promise. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus provided a way for us to be made righteous. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
Something we receive by faith: Ephesians 2:8-9 says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." Our righteousness is a gift from God, a result of His grace and love for us. It is not based on our performance or our ability to keep the law, but on Christ's perfect obedience and sacrifice.
Speaks to the character of God: He is a God of justice and righteousness, who loves righteousness and hates wickedness (Psalm 45:7). He is a God who is committed to setting things right in the world, to bringing justice to the oppressed, and to restoring all things to their rightful order. His righteousness is not just about individual morality, but about the restoration of the whole creation.
Profound implications for our lives: It frees us from the burden of trying to earn our righteousness and allows us to rest in God's provision. It also calls us to live in a way that reflects God's righteousness, to pursue justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8).
The promise of safety and security is a promise that is not merely about physical safety or worldly security, but a spiritual safety and an eternal security that is found only in God ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
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