Hebrews 1:8 NKJV—[8] But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
How can we be good enough to be part of the kingdom of God? This is the unspoken question that resonates within humanity. From this question, religions have arisen, and many good deeds have been performed. However, the core of this internal question misunderstands the nature of God and our responsibility.
At our greatest and most profound efforts, we will never be good enough to merit a place in the eternal kingdom of God. We are created in the image of God our creator, but because of our sinful nature, passed down to us through Adam and Eve, there is no way to become like our creator through any work of our own hands.
The Lord is too holy and pure. We cannot meet His expectations. His ways and thoughts are above our own. So what are we to do?
We can do nothing; but in our inability, God stooped low to us. He formed a plan that would return to us the rights and place that we willfully forfeited through sin. God came as man and stood in our place. Through Jesus, the Lord took the punishment that we deserved, and in its place, He gave us the righteousness we didn’t deserve and could never earn.
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross paid every debt that we owed to the Father. If only we place our faith, trust, and future in the Lord, He will give us salvation and transform our lives through His grace. What was impossible for man became possible through God. We absolutely do not deserve this. But the love of God is unquenchable.
The kingdom of God is defined by righteousness. It is the hallmark of all that the Lord is. He is faithful, true, and holy.
When the blood of Jesus covers our souls and sins, He literally erases them from existence. Although you and others may remember your former life, God does not. When the blood of Jesus cleanses you, you become a brand new creation with the ability to connect to God. His righteousness becomes your own.
In light of this, why not make a greater effort to pursue a relationship with the Lord instead of only seeking to please Him by being better? Being better is a result of His work in us, not our work for Him. A relationship with the Lord gives us life—abundant life that springs up into every area of who we are.
So today, pursue Jesus. Seek to draw close to Him and allow the Holy Spirit to transform you from the inside out.
Let’s agree in prayer:
Jesus, I know that I can produce nothing good on my own. So I lay down my best efforts at Your feet. I ask You to let me come close to You today and allow me to connect with Your heart. Holy Spirit, fill me and overflow in my life. As the Word says, “work into me” those things that will please You. I give my life to You afresh and I ask You to fill every void with Your presence and power. In Jesus’ name. Amen.