[Friday's Devotional] - Identity in Christ

We have looked at various things that form our identity and can define who we are. We are shaped by many things, all of which can influence how we view ourselves and who we think we are.

It can be good to have a role and to know what we are meant to be doing. To feel we are fulfilling our purpose is a great thing. The values placed on us by others can also have a positive influence on us and help us to form some of our identity. Life experiences and our past also impacts on how we view ourselves. But above all – and overriding all these things – is our identity in Christ. This is the true identity and the one we should hold onto. But who am I in Christ? What does the Bible say about our identity in Christ? The Bible says that we are chosen by God and given a purpose.  Let's look again at the verses from 1 Peter 2:

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness in to his wonderful light". 1 Peter 2:9

This is God's purpose for us. Often we forget who we are and what God has done for us. Don't compare yourself to others and don't allow feelings of insecurity to rob you of your identity in Christ. It is important that we see ourselves the way God sees us and then live in obedience to Him. God knows who we really are. He loves us and created us for a purpose.

In order to get a better understanding of your identity in Christ try and read through the book of Colossians or for a shorter read look at Psalm 139. Below are a few more Bible verses about our identity in Christ. Pick one and meditate upon it. Ask God to speak to you this weekend about your true identity in Him.

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do". Ephesians 2:10

"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God". John 1:12-13

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience". Colossians 3:12

"You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:26-27

"The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever-do not abandon the works of your hands" Psalm 138:8

Praying with you that you will find your true God-given identity, and live in it's fullness.

Corinne Mason