For He has made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.

2 Corinthians 5:21

Did you know if you have been born again and made Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, your Lord and Savior, you are righteous? How can that be? How can sinful mankind become righteous?

The word "righteous" means "in right standing." If you are born again and daily walking under His Lordship, you are in right standing with God. All your past sins are gone. Jesus took them to the cross with Him. You are covered by the precious blood of Jesus.

While in prayer one day, I saw myself kneeling at the throne of Grace. Only, I couldn't see me. I saw my whole body covered by a large vail. When the Father looks at us, all He sees is the Blood of His Son, Jesus. 

1 Corinthians 1:30 tells us Jesus has become our righteousness. No matter what you have done in the past, it is covered by the His Blood. Regardless of your background, where you came from, or what church you attend, Father God does not see your faults or shortcomings. He sees the Blood.

Our enemy, the devil, may try to discourage us, reminding us of our sins of the past. Pay no attention to him. The Bible says he is the accuser of the brethren. 

I read an account of Smith Wigglesworth years ago. He woke up in the middle of the night and heard a noise in the other room. Getting up, Smith walked into the living room and found Satan standing beside a large tag board. On it was a list of sins he had committed before he received Jesus as his Savior. Wigglesworth looked through the list, smiled, and said, "Oh, its you." Sauntering over to the list, and giving a little snicker, he wrote across the entire board in huge letters, "THE BLOOD." Smith then returned to bed, for a good night sleep.

Friend, you don't have to worry when the enemy brings up your past. You are covered by the Blood of Jesus. When you blow it, make a mistake, or fall short of biblical expectations, take courage. We all make mistakes. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

When we do blow it, simply come to Daddy God with a repentant heart. Ask His forgiveness and walk in the righteousness Jesus provided.