Commit to Memory: “Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.” (Luke 1:6 NLT).

Today’s commit to memory story line portrays a couple who hailed from a priestly lineage but yet with an issue. It’s note taking the Almighty God attested of them that they were both righteous and blameless before Him; notwithstanding the peril of child bearing. Now despite this trying time, Zechariah and Elizabeth continued to live blamelessly and righteously before God no wonder their divine visitation came upon the altar of incense.

Beloved, are you successful in the eyes of men but living an ungodly life? Repent today. Are you exhibiting the character of a chameleon such that everyone sees you as a saint in the open but full of evil intentions in the secret? Listen, the Lord wants you to turn a new leaf and return to cavalry today. In fact, the Bible admonishes us in Proverbs 8:6-9 AMPC

“Hear, for I will speak excellent and princely things; and the opening of my lips shall be for right things. For my mouth shall utter truth, and wrongdoing is detestable and loathsome to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous (upright and in right standing with God); there is nothing contrary to truth or crooked in them. They are all plain to him who understands [and opens his heart], and right to those who find knowledge [and live by it].”

Hmm, what a dividend righteousness brings. No wonder Jesus put on righteousness as a breastplate as it is an offensive and defensive weapon to attack the enemy. Little wonder the Bible says when a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord- He makes his enemies to be at peace with him. I pray that the desire to begin to thirst after righteousness like never before shall come upon you today in Jesus name.

Reflection: God’s intervention imputes righteousness, but your continuous obedience keeps you standing in the way.

Prayer Lines

•Father, make me righteous and blameless before you.

•Righteous Father, as I hunger and thirst for righteousness; purify and satisfy me.