12.15 Wearing Jesus’ robe of righteousness

Your righteousness-consciousness will determine the intimacy of your relationship with God and the degree that you are able to reign in life. Righteousness-consciousness will enable you to enter into the presence of God through worship. If you are a worship leader, you can lead the congregation into God’s presence through building up their righteousness-consciousness.

Say this prayer with me:

Heavenly Father,
I thank You that You see me forever righteous in Christ. Lord Jesus, I thank You that on the cross, You became sin so that I may become the righteousness of God in You. Holy Spirit, I thank You for convicting me of my righteousness always. Help me to be always conscious of my new identity in Christ so that I can reign in life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

I want you to visualize yourself wearing Jesus’ robe of righteousness (Is 61:10). It is also called the breastplate of righteousness, which is part of the armor of God to be put on (Eph 6:14). This breastplate is important because it protects your heart.

We put it on by being conscious of it. Start by being conscious of the robe of righteousness whenever you enter into worship in church. Put on this robe whenever you feel unrighteous or unworthy. Wear that robe each morning, as you get dressed for work. Over time, extend that consciousness to the rest of the day.

When you live in a perpetual state of righteousness-consciousness, you will also live perpetually in God’s presence. It will guard your heart from the accusations of the enemy. It will protect you against sin-consciousness. You will experience being seated with Christ Jesus and you will reign in life as a king.