Reason # 8: Resting in Christ's Righteousness

Do you like rest?  I like rest. When we understand and accept the complete, unconditional forgiveness that is found in Christ, we are ushered into the best place of rest.

"The gospel encourages me to rest in my righteous standing with God, a standing which Christ Himself has accomplished and always maintains for me (Romans 5:1-2; 1 John 2:1-2). I never have to do a moment's labor to gain or maintain my justified status before God! (Romans 4:5; Hebrews 4:3; Matthew 11:28) Freed from the burden of such a task, I now can put my energies into enjoying God, pursuing holiness, and ministering God's amazing grace to others.

The gospel also reminds me that my righteous standing with God always holds firm regardless of my performance, because my standing is based solely on the work of Jesus and not mine (Romans 5:18-19) On my worst days of sin and failure, the gospel encourages my with God's unrelenting grace toward me (Romans 5:20-21, 6:1; 1 John 2:1-2). On my best days of victory and usefulness, the gospel keeps me relating to God solely on the basis of Jesus' righteousness and not mine." -Milton Vincent, A Gospel Primer for Christians, p.20

Are you resting in the gospel today?