Embracing Our Identity In Christ - Know It, Own It, Love It, Live It
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Our Identity In Christ
Whose we are is what defines who we are. We are the sheep of His pastures; know it, own it, love it, and live it. Because we belong to Him, exploring Our Identity In Christ is the ultimate way to unlock true peace and purpose in a chaotic world.
Psalm 100:3 (NIV)
"Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."
Whether we are in the absence or in the midst of great achievement, we must remember whose we are. We are not of the world, but we are the sheep of His pastures.
Another great scripture that captures the specifics of this truth is:
1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
Standing Firm in Our Identity In Christ
In spite of the clarity of scripture, we often drift in our thinking and understanding of who we are. And this drifting often has a major consequence on how we see ourselves and live out our lives. If we did not understand Our Identity In Christ as a royal priesthood, our worth would be found in popularity or performance. Consequently, we would be defined by these external markers and live dominated by fear, low self-worth, and a total lack of courage.
Outside of living by faith, our sense of self remains on shaky ground and is constantly negotiated with every single interaction. Because we know all too well that everything in this world is subject to change, finding lasting security becomes impossible. However, Our Identity In Christ is completely immutable, meaning it is fixed from our mother’s womb and remains eternal.
Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Viewing Yourself Through God's Eternal Lens
Outside of a spiritual foundation, as humans we mostly view our worth based on how society and other people see us. But the view of others is very limited, clouded by history, personal experience, and an often misguided perspective. Therefore, it is a travesty when we view ourselves through the lens of others, because it prevents us from seeing our true potential.
Romans 8:37-39 (KJV)
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life... shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
God, who sees the beginning from the end, saw us well before our creation and sees us into eternity. So His lens is the exact lens we need to use when defining Our Identity In Christ. There is only one truth, and that is that we are who our Creator says we are. Indeed, the word of God gives us a new perspective, renews us in truth, and helps us stand steadfast.
Reclaiming the Truth Every Day
Let us refuse to continue to exchange this divine truth for a worldly lie. Instead, let us embrace God’s word and renew our minds today with the beautiful affirmation that we are everything He says we are. That is exactly how we conquer our giants, and that is how we protect Our Identity In Christ from external pressures.
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