The eternal question: “Who Am I?”
The constant striving to be “Your Best”, yet no idea what does the version looks like, especially when you haven’t even quite figure out your own identity in the first place…
In your spiritual life, are you trying to earn God’s favour through your achievements and good works? We have been ingrained in a culture of earning our love, seeking approval and validation from others, and constantly striving to be “good enough”. We forget that our identity in Christ is not earned, it is received.
We are Who God says We Are
We are Children of God. This identity was given to us when we received Jesus as our personal saviour. We are chosen, redeemed and made new.
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” — John 1:12
Grace, Not Performance
God’s kingdom does not operate on merit. It operates on grace. When we understand this, striving to earn God’s favour gives way to surrendering wholeheartedly to God. We are called to receive our salvation with humility.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9
Humility Before God Frees Us
There is a misconception that being humble means thinking less of ourselves. In truth, it is thinking of ourselves rightly – in light of who God is. When we let go of proving ourselves – to people and to God – we are finally free to live as sons and daughters of God. It means that we live as a Holy People – secure, beloved and empowered by grace. We are free to live an abundant, audacious and bold life, in pursuit of our divine dreams, according to His plan for each of us.
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” —James 4:10
My Invitation
This is my invitation to you today – embrace your identity as a child of God, with humility and grace, being confident of His mercy, salvation, and redemption. We are saved by a merciful Father God who sent His Son to die for our sins. We live in His love, mercy and grace.