Hey there, fellow travelers on this journey of faith!
Today, I want to explore a powerful truth that lies at the heart of our Christian walk–the call to live as instruments of righteousness, as beautifully articulated in Romans 6:13b.
Picture this: You’re holding a musical instrument in your hands–perhaps a guitar, a piano, or a violin. Now, imagine that instead of producing beautiful melodies, this instrument has the power to bring light, love, and hope into the world. Well, guess what? As believers, that’s exactly what we’re called to be–instruments of righteousness in the hands of a loving and merciful God.
So, what does it mean to be an instrument of righteousness?
First off, let’s talk about our identity. According to Romans 6:13b, God calls us to offer ourselves as those who have been brought from death to life. We’re not just random people wandering aimlessly through life; we’re children of the Most High God, redeemed and set free by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. That’s our identity–beloved sons and daughters of the King, called to live lives marked by love, grace, and righteousness.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Paul tells us to offer every part of ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness. Every part–not just our Sunday best, not just the parts we’re comfortable with, but every single part of who we are–our thoughts, our words, our actions, our talents, our dreams, our fears, our weaknesses, our strengths. Nothing is off-limits to God; nothing is beyond His redeeming touch.
And here’s the beauty of it all.
When we offer ourselves to God in this way, something incredible happens. Through us, His love and grace flow freely into the world, making us vessels. We become conduits of His power and presence, channels through which His light shines brightly in the darkness. We become instruments of righteousness, playing our part in the grand symphony of God’s redemption story.
But how do we practically live out this call to be instruments of righteousness? Well, it starts with a simple act of surrender – offering ourselves to God, not just once, but every single day. It means saying, “Here I am, Lord. Use me for Your purposes. Have Your way in me.”
From there, it’s about being intentional in our thoughts, words, and actions – aligning them with the truth of God’s Word and the leading of His Spirit. It’s about loving recklessly, forgiving freely, and serving selflessly, even when it’s hard. It’s about using our talents and gifts for His glory, whether that’s through music, art, writing, teaching, or any other means. And, it’s about being willing to step out of our comfort zones and into the unknown. Trusting that God will equip us with everything we need to fulfill His purposes.
And here’s the thing.
Being an instrument of righteousness isn’t always easy. It requires sacrifice, humility, and perseverance. There will be times when we mess up when we fall short of God’s standards. But here’s the good news–His grace can cover our failures more than enough, His love is stronger than our weaknesses, and His power becomes perfect in our weakness.
So, my friends, let’s embrace our identity as instruments of righteousness with open arms and willing hearts. Let’s offer ourselves to God as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Him. Let’s allow Him to mold us and shape us into the people He created us to be–vessels of His love, ambassadors of His kingdom, instruments of His righteousness.
In conclusion, let’s heed the words of Romans 6:13b–”Offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.” Let’s live lives marked by surrender, obedience, and love, knowing that we have been called and chosen to play our part in God’s grand symphony of redemption.
With love and blessings,
Brian