(By Pastor Norman)

As a Christian, we are, “the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus” (2 Cor 5:21; NKJV) and “the righteous are as bold as a lion” (Prov 28:16; NKJV). Righteousness is to be in right standing with God, this is how God sees us. Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins (Col 1:14) so we could receive God’s forgiveness, be born again spiritually (Eph 2:1) and have renewed fellowship with God. By His sacrifice we were sanctified or set apart for God’s service (1 Cor 6:11). Jesus paid a terrible price to redeem us or rescue us from the results of sin in our life, such results as poverty, sickness, failure and separation from God (Heb 9:26). Redemption allowed us to receive God’s righteousness (2 Cor 5:21). Our Christian life is a journey of faith (Rom 5:1-2), growing in and manifesting all Christ died for us to walk in (John 10:10b). How do we do that? We need to get into the word and let the Holy Spirit reveal God’s promises to us (John 16:12-15); this causes our faith to grow (Rom 10:17). As we grow in faith the Holy Spirit can change us and give us the power and boldness to be God’s ambassadors, and witnesses (2 Cor 5:20). Wow, what Jesus won for us should make us as bold as lions in wanting to share it all with others. Our changed lives will be a witness and as we boldly share Jesus with people the Holy Spirit will accompany our words with signs, wonders and miracles (Mark 16:15-20). We are Gods righteousness and “The righteous are as bold as a lion.”