Jesus is our friend

...you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God — that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." — 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

Jesus is our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Let's unpack those church words. Righteousness — the ability to stand before God and be declared free from guilt. Holiness — the character and nature that reflect the glory and sanctity of heaven. Redemption — the gift of freedom bought at great expense. Christians aren't perfect? Hmmm! We know this is true. But, because of Jesus' loving sacrifice, we also know that in God's eyes we're righteous, holy, and redeemed. That, dear friend of Jesus, is what we call amazing grace!

The Christian Race

. Running after Christ

Song of Solomon 1:4

Take me away with you—let us hurry!

 Let the king bring me into his chambers. 

  Friends

  We rejoice and delight  in you;

 we will praise your love  more than wine.

.Running in His way

Psalm 119:32

I run in the path of your commands,

 for you have broadened my understanding.

. Running with Patience 

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run  with perseverance  the race marked out for us,

. Running not uncertainly

1 Corinthians 9:26

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly;  I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.

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