| The Great Exchange |
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| THE SCRIPTURE: |
| “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” |
| (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV) |
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| WORD |
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If you’ve accepted Jesus today, then you are the
righteousness of God. That means you are one with Him and an extension
of His virtue. You are approved by Him. You are in right standing with
Him. You belong to Him.
Not only did Jesus pay for the punishment for your
sins, the Bible says He actually became sin. He took sin upon Himself
and into His being so that you could take God’s righteousness upon
yourself and into your being. It’s the great exchange.
Today, don’t let the enemy hold you back by making you
feel guilty or condemned. You are not who you used to be; you are the
righteousness of God in Christ! First John 1:9 says that if we confess
our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. If there is anything in your life that is holding you
back today, confess it to God. Let Him cleanse you and make you new.
Remember, He paid a precious price so that you could be His
righteousness. Meditate on this truth and let Him set you free!
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