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March 21, 2004


VERSE:
   But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to
which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes
through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.     -- Romans 3:21-22

THOUGHT:
   The Old Testament looks forward to a new time, a time when law is not the
basis of righteousness. The Law and Prophets testify to this time. This
righteousness comes from God and is built on the sacrificial work of Jesus
who liberates us from law and brings us God's grace. The real issue for us
is trust -- many today confuse believing with simply thinking something in
one's head, while the Bible sees belief as something that involves our heart
and changes our behavior. So what is the basis on which you are building
your life today? What is the measure of your righteousness? On what is your
security tied? Thank God we can trust our life, our future, and our
salvation to Jesus Christ and not to law-keeping.

PRAYER:
   Precious Father, thank you so much for providing me with a Savior in
Jesus. Thank you for declaring me righteous through the sacrifice of your
Son. Please help me as I entrust my life and salvation to Jesus so that his
life and character can be exemplified in the way that I live. In Jesus' holy
name I pray. Amen.