Jesus is the righteousness that comes from God. We cannot save ourselves by our own zeal or righteousness. God does not look at our zeal; he looks at Jesus. Self-righteousness is the enemy of the gospel. We must come to Jesus and submit to God's righteousness.

The law of Moses was impossible for people with a sinful nature to obey. Moses taught the people that they did not have to climb the highest mountain or go to the depths of the sea to find God (Dt 30:12-14). We find God in his word. God gave us the word of the gospel-the good news of God's forgiveness- through Jesus. The word is very near; "it is in your mouth and in your heart." If we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. God saves all who trust him and call on his name (13; Ge 4:26).


Application: Lord, you are my righteousness. Use me to share your word of life with someone today.
One Word: Confess and believe