“In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Saviour.” Jeremiah 33:16 NIV
Jesus is the King we need, not because His coming will change your current circumstances or make the Christmas lights shine a little brighter. He comes to do something even more amazing and necessary. He comes to change us. He comes to save us, to give us a new name and a place in God’s eternal kingdom. We need this King because we desperately need the gift only He can give – righteousness. This is good news that is better than any Christmas bonus or stocking stuffer. This good news is better than we could ever have any right to expect. It is not something we earn. Something He freely gives. That’s not what we expect when it comes to God and righteousness and salvation. It is not a gift based on whether we are naughty or nice. He earns it for us and makes us worthy. Jesus is the LORD Our Righteousness. Through faith, His righteousness is our righteousness. Expect Jesus to come to change you, making you into a new creation. You will not be disappointed this Christmas. Advent is the season of expectations. Advent is a season of watchful waiting. Once he came in a manger in Bethlehem and riding on a donkey into Jerusalem to win our righteousness. Now He comes to us through His Word and the Holy Spirit. Soon He will come in power and glory at the end of time. Expect Him. Place your hope in Him. He always exceeds expectations.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, thank You for the gift of righteousness this advent.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, thank You that You always exceed our expectations, by changing us into a new creation through Your gift of righteousness. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Genesis 49:10-12
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