10 - Jehovah Tsidkenu
Scripture Passages: Isaiah 6, Romans 3:1-25
Devotional
Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, you can’t measure up? You’re not alone. Whether it’s trying to be the perfect parent, spouse, friend, or Christian, there’s often an unspoken pressure to get it all right. Even our best intentions and greatest efforts often leave us feeling exhausted, guilty, and inadequate. Why? Because deep down, we know that our own strength will never be enough.
This is where the name of God, Jehovah Tsidkenu, “The Lord Our Righteousness,” comes alive with meaning. It reminds us that the righteousness we desperately long for—the kind that pleases God and gives us peace—can never come from us. It is a gift from God, credited to us through Jesus Christ. This truth is revolutionary because it frees us from striving and invites us to rest in what God has already done.
The apostle Paul beautifully captures this truth in Romans 3:21-22,
“Now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe”
Paul reminds us that this righteousness isn’t something we earn. It’s not about how well we perform or how hard we try. It’s a righteousness that comes through faith in Jesus Christ—a gift we receive, not a wage we work for.
A Revelation of Righteousness
Isaiah the prophet experienced this truth in a profound way. In Isaiah 6, he had a vision of God’s holiness that left him undone. Isaiah, a man known for his faithfulness to God, found himself crying, “Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5). In that moment, he realized that all his efforts to be righteous fell short before the holiness of God.
But God didn’t leave Isaiah in that place of despair. He directed an angel to take a live coal from the altar and touch Isaiah’s lips, saying, “Thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged” (Isaiah 6:7). This act symbolized the cleansing work of Christ, who purges our sin and makes us acceptable before God. Isaiah’s story illustrates that righteousness is something God imparts, not something we achieve.
Living in the Light of Jehovah Tsidkenu
This truth isn’t just for the pages of Scripture—it’s for us today. Many of us are like Isaiah before his vision: faithful, committed, and yet still striving in our own strength. The result? We feel worn out and inadequate. Jehovah Tsidkenu calls us to stop striving and trust in His finished work.
When we understand that Jesus is our righteousness, everything changes. We no longer serve God out of fear or guilt, but out of love and gratitude. Our obedience becomes a response to His grace, not a way to earn it.
As Paul explains in Romans 4:5, “To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness”
All God asks of us is to trust Him—to believe that He is who He says He is and that He will do what He has promised. Let this truth sink deep into your heart: you don’t have to measure up. Jesus already did. Jehovah Tsidkenu has given you His righteousness—embrace it, rest in it, and let it transform your life.
Prayer:
Lord, Thank You for revealing Yourself as Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness. I confess that I often try to earn Your approval through my own efforts, and I fall short every time. Forgive me for relying on myself instead of trusting fully in You.
Today, I surrender my striving. I believe that Jesus is my righteousness and that His work on the cross is enough. Teach me to rest in Your grace and live in the freedom You have provided. Help me to walk in obedience—not to earn Your love, but because I am loved.