17th July 2025
Grace For You Today!
Experiencing the Father’s Glory Makes You the Fountain-Head of Blessing!
“The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’
But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’”
— Luke 18:11–13 (NLT)
The Core Issue: How We See Ourselves
Our personal identity—how we see ourselves—shapes our future. Growth and transformation begin when we align our self-perception with how God sees us.
• The Pharisee viewed himself as righteous based on self-effort and personal achievements. His words reflected self-focus rather than humility before God.
• The tax collector recognized his unworthiness, pleading for mercy. His confession revealed an awareness of his inner emptiness despite outward wealth.
“I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God.”— Luke 18:14
God’s Verdict: Righteousness Through Christ
• In God’s sight, no one is righteous by themselves (Romans 3:10–11).
• Only Jesus—perfect and obedient—is righteous before God (Romans 5:18).
• Through faith in Jesus, His righteousness is credited to us.
When we accept Jesus as our Righteousness:
• We become right in God’s sight even if our actions don’t immediately reflect it.
• Our continuous confession of this truth activates the power of the Holy Spirit, leading to visible transformation.
• Eventually, our behavior aligns with God’s nature—not through striving, but through grace working within us.
Key Takeaway:
We are the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus!
(2 Corinthians 5:21)
Praise the Risen Jesus!
Grace Revolution Gospel Church