Have you ever been in a place you wished you didn’t have to be, facing something you wished you didn’t have to face?

I have. I remember once when I was a kid I was invited to go to the beach for a few days with a friend. While there we bought a big tub of bubble gum. On the last night, my friend and I thought it would be interesting to see what it would look like if blown up bubble gum were dropped out of our 3rd story window.

First bubble gum, then ice, then who knows. After a several minutes of this there was a bang on the door. It was the police. We quick jumped into bed and pretended to be asleep. That didn’t work. Thankfully, we didn’t get arrested, but I was scared out of my wits. To make it worse, I knew I’d have to go home and tell my parents. I wished someone else could have taken my place.

Standing Before God In Sin
The police and my parents were bad enough. The idea of standing before the Almighty, perfect God of the universe to answer for my ALL my sins…well, that’s an unbearable thought!

Thankfully, we do have someone who’s willing to stand in our place and already has, Jesus. He took all our sins upon Himself and stood before the Father. He took the blame and punishment.

As if that weren’t enough, He did something more. He then put His righteousness on us. Imagine not only taking the rap for someone but then letting them receive the reward for something you did? That’s what Jesus has done for us. Through faith, He not only removes your sins but gives you His righteousness.

Standing Before God In Christ
The thought of standing before God in our sin is terrifying, but through faith we will not have to do that. Instead, we will stand before the Father not only sinless, but with t the glory of Christ’s righteousness. The thought of standing before God in Christ is unimaginably wonderful!!

Through faith in Jesus, that’s what you will get to do. It’s even how God sees you right now.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for bearing my sins and making me holy and righteous. Hold me firm in the faith You have given me that I may stand in sinless and righteous before the Father on the last day.

Amen