11-18-06 Jeremiah 51:10

Jeremiah 51:10 (KJ21)
The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness; come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.

Jeremiah 51:10 (NAS)
The LORD has brought about our vindication; Come and let us recount in Zion The work of the LORD our God!

Jeremiah 51:10 (NIVUS)
The LORD has vindicated us; come, let us tell in Zion what the LORD our God has done.

Jeremiah 51:10 (NLT)
The LORD has vindicated us. Come, let us announce in Jerusalem everything the LORD our God has done.

Righteousness, except in the Church community, is a word that is rarely heard in today's society. Most people would not know how to define it, if they were asked. And yet, it is what you need the most. You need it more than the air you breathe and more than what you eat or drink. You need righteousness more than your family, your career, or anything else. It is important, therefore, that you understand what true righteousness is.

The Lord Jehovah has bought righteousness for you. He made you right in Almighty God's sight, when previously you were wrong. You were condemned and guilty, but Jesus the Lord provided the way for you to escape an eternal death sentence. God's justice demanded death, but you did not have to pay the price: Yeshua suffered the punishment for you and you were cleared of all charges. You were cleansed and made new.

Now you display virtue and are living prosperously, even though you were previously a debtor, living in sin. Wherever you go, you enumerate and recount all that Adonai has done for you. Your tally of blessings from His hand is much greater than your failures and mistakes. How can you help declaring God's goodness to others? Your words, whether spoken or written, are signposts showing others the way to righteousness. Your list of credit transactions is far greater than the debits. Jehovah your Lord is active on your behalf, for He wants you to be abundantly blessed. You are His handiwork, who brings Him glory through your words and deeds. Adonai governs and rules your life, so that you become fruitful in every good work.