Righteous & Kind

Meditating on a different characteristic of Jesus everyday is trickier than I thought it would be.  It was especially hard on Saturday and I didn't do it.  Ironic how it was harder on the weekend where I have more free time, but I think it's because I try to do more mindless things on the weekend (so I'm not thinking about anything).

Sunday morning, it just so happened that the teaching/discussion topic was righteousness.  Can't really pick a better Jesus characteristic than that.  The truth is, we need Jesus because we have no hope of achieving righteousness (as much as we sometimes try).   It's so difficult sometimes to grasp the reality that nothing we do can make us right (righteous) with God.  It's only through Jesus' that the gap is bridged and we can still have relationship with God.

"Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.  But now a righteousness from God, apart from the 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.  there is no difference, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."  Romans 3: 20-24

Yesterday I didn't meditate either.  My focus was clouded by a cold, stuffy nose and difficulty concentrating.

Today I will medicate on Jesus' kindness.

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.  Be the living expression of God's kindness:  kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile."  -Mother Teresa