Welcome to Day 5 of our journey toward unity in the Body of Christ! Each day, we are counting backward through the Hebrew alphabet — preparing our hearts for the global gathering of prayer and reconciliation on September 22, 2025. Today we arrive at Tsade, the 18th letter, a symbol of righteousness and faith.
What is Tsade?
Tsade (צ) comes from the root word for “righteous” (צדיק, tzaddik). In Jewish tradition, a tzaddik is someone who walks closely with God, not by perfection, but by trust and obedience. Tsade reminds us that righteousness is not self-made — it is God-given, rooted in His covenant love.
“The righteous will live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4; echoed in Romans 1:17). “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6).
Tsade points us to Jesus, the Righteous One (Acts 3:14), whose life and sacrifice make us righteous before God and call us into holy living together.
Why Focus on Righteousness for Unity?
Unity without righteousness is fragile — it collapses into compromise. True unity is built when God’s people repent of sin and live rightly before Him and one another.
In personal life: holiness draws us back when we wander. In community: righteousness protects the church from corruption and division. In mission: a righteous people shine as light to the nations (Isaiah 60:1–3).
Just as Elijah rebuilt the altar before fire fell (1 Kings 18:30–38), we are called to rebuild righteousness in our lives and in our fellowships so that God’s Spirit can rest on us with power.
Our Day 5 Challenge: Practice Righteousness Together
Reflect: Ask God to reveal hidden sins or compromises in your life. Write them down, confess, and bring them into the light. Repent: Pray with a trusted brother/sister or group, confessing sin together and seeking God’s cleansing. Rebuild: Do one tangible act of righteousness today — serve someone, reconcile with a brother/sister, or stand for what is right even if it costs you.
Our Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are the Righteous One, and by Your cross You have clothed us in Your righteousness. Forgive us for the ways we’ve compromised or justified sin. Purify our hearts and make us a holy people, set apart and unified in You. Help us walk together in righteousness so the world may see Your light through us. Amen.
Join the Journey
Each day brings us one step closer to the global day of prayer and we’ll share a new letter and challenge as we count down to the gathering staring at 11:30am EST on September 22, 2025. -> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86788202592?pwd=wenbCCcyEq3onK84d0aygkEG6hOamK.1
Share this challenge with a friend and let us know in the comments: What step of righteousness will you take today for the sake of unity?
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16)
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