And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith
Philippians 3:9
Apostle Paul has described all the reasons he could boast in who he is: all his Earthly attainments, in meeting the requirements of the Torah, in his righteousness under the Law. He then confesses, “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (v.8)
Here’s scriptures that encourage us in living in the Righteousness of Messiah–notes made while sitting on the deck, as this Blessed Georgia Springtime becomes a Blessed Summertime.
God’s rule over the universe is grounded in justice and righteousness (Psalm 89:14).
Because God is just, He demands that mankind, created in His image, also display justice (Micah 6:8).
Scripture is full of commands that humans act justly. This includes acting on behalf of those whose rights are being denied and those who are powerless to defend themselves:
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause” (Isaiah 1:17, ESV).
“Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place” (Jeremiah 22:3, ESV).
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked” (Psalm 82:3–4).
“I can do all things through the Messiah who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13; Eph. 3:16)
Yeshua said, “Without Me you can do nothing…” (John 15:5).
Note: The image is suppose to be crossed sword and pen, representing The Word and Writing. Contrary to conventional wisdom, our pens are not mightier than His Sword.
LORD Bless, Keep, Shine
Jonah’s Song 