Reclaiming the Truth
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” – Luke 15.21-24
Redeeming the Time
Unworthy. The biggest lie of the enemy. He somehow convinces us that what we have done, or what we have not done, makes us unworthy in the sight of God.
Praise be to God that our worth in His sight will NEVER be tied to what we do or don’t do. It is only tied to the redemptive work of the cross through Jesus Christ. His love is perfect, and it is unconditional…meaning no conditions. No strings attached. Receive it – it’s yours! Nothing else required.
The biggest challenge we face is moving from the feeling of unworthiness to the truth of our worthiness. Learning to begin to live in the reality that the Father is already turned towards us, and is ready and waiting to run to us is hard. He has clothed us in Righteousness, and He is ready to celebrate us. Why not enjoy the benefits of your Royal status and feast on His Goodness! The table is set. Your seat awaits.
Reflection
- When are you most likely to feel unworthy?
- How do you move from the feeling of being unworthy to the truth that you are worthy?
- Who do you have in your life that reminds you of your great worth and helps you to stay there?
Resting in His Redemption
Rest and receive His truth in these verses of life.
“I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.” – Job 29.14
“The angel said to those who were standing before him, ‘Take off his filthy clothes.’ Then he said to Joshua, ‘See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you.’” – Zechariah 3.4
“He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.” – Isaiah 59.17
“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” – Isaiah 61.10
