My Identity

The Lord taught me a very valuable lesson today. I had to ask myself, "Who do I belong to?" and "What do I find my identify and worth in?" And the answer to both of those questions is Christ.

I had a rough day today. I let one person make me feel worthless and I was utterly humiliated. However, as I was reflecting on the situation later, I realized all the people in the world could get mad at me but that wouldn't matter!

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

Because I am in Christ, I am forgiven (Colossians 2:13-14), accepted (Colossians 1:21-23),and adopted as a son (Galatians 4:4-5). It doesn't matter what others think of me! Whatever wrong I do, I am forgiven. When someone does not accept me, Christ will. When no one wants me, Christ does. And it is all because I have a new identity in the Lord.

Without understanding my position in Christ, it would be very easy to base my worth off of things of this world, such as the approval of man. I probably will never earn the acceptance of the person who hurt me today, but it is not needed. I have the love of my dear Savior. My Savior loved me so much that He DIED for me. No one on earth's acceptance of me can do that.

"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

God has pursued me and LOVES me as His own daughter. I am fully accepted by Him and can be secure in this.

And what the Lord reminded me of during this ordeal was that He was with me the whole time. When was being humiliated, He was right there, holding my hand. What a Father.

"But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel,your Savior...
Because you are precious in my eyes,
and honored, and I love you...
Fear not, I am with you."
Isaiah 43:1-6

What are you finding your identity and security in?

In Christ,
Christine ><>