Understanding That Name

Yesterday we were introduced to another name of God, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the LORD our Righteousness.  Today we want to spend some time understanding that name and what it means to you and me........understanding how this name of the LORD is our strong tower.  Let's begin by returning to the book of Jeremiah, and let's read Jeremiah 23:1-6 again.  (Notice all the references to shepherds and sheep!  Does that take you back to our study of Jehovah-Raah?!)

Here are some questions for you to consider after you have read the passage:

• who were the shepherds?
• what had happened to "my flock"?
• what is the Lord going to do for His flock?
• who is the Righteous Branch?
• note everything you learn about the Righteous Branch

God had made a promise to David.....check that out in 2 Samuel 7:16.  What did God promise?  The Righteous Branch in Jeremiah 23 fulfills the promise of 2 Samuel 7.  This Righteous Branch would be the sinless Lamb of God who would save His people from their sins.  (See Matthew 1:21)

At Calvary, this Righteous Branch was "made to be sin on our behalf that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."  (2 Corinthians 5:21)  Jehovah-Tsidenu was made to be sin for you, for me, that we by believing in Him might be made righteous.  Hallelujah!

Think about that today.  Really think about it.  Meditate on it.  Ponder it.  This is a profound and basic truth of life.  We are made right with God through the sacrifice paid at Calvary by our Jehovah-Tsidkenu.  Are you right with God today?

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name."  (John 1:12)

"You shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins." 
(Matthew 1:21)

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled."  (Matthew 5:6 KJV)