One of the most crucial things to comprehend about ourselves is our own identities. Knowing who we are, what makes us laugh, what makes us angry, and what truly makes us happy are important things to identify since they influence everything else. Our sense of self influences how we view the world, how we resolve disputes, and even who we pick as friends. Identity is an important part of who we are. It’s how we understand ourselves and our place in this world. What if we don’t know who we are? We’ll definitely have a misplaced priority. What God wants for us–to know who he has called us to be. He wants us to have a firm foundation that will help us stand strong in any situation, no matter what it may be.
It’s easy for us to feel lost when life gets hard because it seems like there’s nothing left to hold onto. But that’s why God sent his son Jesus into the world: so that one day, all of us would have a chance at redemption and peace with God. We all want to know who we are. It’s an important part of our identity. As Christians, we have been blessed with a unique identity. we are a chosen race (1 Peter 2:9), which says,
“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.”
Once you were not a people but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy but now you have received mercy (1 Peter 2:10). Understanding The Importance Of Your Identity In Jesus,
1. You will have a better understanding of who you are.
If we are truly honest with ourselves, our lives are a messy mix of ups and downs. We can be confident one day, but unsure the next. With all this confusion about who we really are, it’s no wonder that many of us struggle to make sense of why things happen in our lives.
But when we know who we are in Christ Jesus, it gives us a framework for understanding our identity and purpose in life. It helps us understand why certain things happen to us and why others don’t. It helps us see that even though we may not always feel like “victors,” we actually are victors because of what God has done for us through Christ Jesus. When we know who we are in Christ, our lives will never be the same again. We become victors, not because of what we can do on our own, but because of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ. When we feel like we don’t know who we are, it’s because we have forgotten what Jesus said. John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
2. You will be able to stand firm in your faith and know that God is with you.
Knowing who you are in Christ will help you to stand firm in your faith because it gives you a solid foundation upon which to build. If you don’t know who you are, or if you don’t have a solid understanding of who God is and what He has done for you through Christ, then it can feel like the ground beneath your feet could give out at any time.
However, when you know that God loves you, has provided for all of your needs and desires, and will always be there to support and guide you… well, then no matter what happens in life or how hard things get for us as humans, we can rest assured that we’ll always have a place to stand on solid ground because our lives are anchored in Him! Since we know that our lives are anchored in him it will help us stand firm and know what he has for our lives.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
3. Your priorities will be more in line with what God wants for you,
rather than what the world tells you is important. In the Bible, we are told to put our trust in God. We all have a lot of things that we think are important. For example, someone might say to you: “You should take a vacation! It’s been too long!” This is an important thing for them—they want you to do it! But what if God told you to go on a vacation? How would you feel about that? Would it be more important for you to listen to your friend or listen to God? Imagine if God told you: “You should be happy.” How would you feel about that? Would it make more sense for you to ignore your friend’s advice and listen to God’s?
When we prioritize things according to how they make us feel, they become more important than they actually are. Your priorities should be more in line with what God wants for you, rather than what the world tells you is important.
In other words, when we know who Jesus really is and what He has done for us, we are no longer slaves to the things that other people think we should focus on. Instead, we can focus on the things that matter most to us: spending time with family and friends, serving those in need, reading the Word of God, and worshiping the Lord in prayer—all these are much more meaningful than anything that money or status could buy.
4. You’ll have a greater sense of purpose and direction in life,
which will help give you peace when things get tough. One of the most beautiful things about knowing your identity in Christ is that it gives you a greater sense of purpose and direction in life. It will help give you peace when things get tough, as well as a greater understanding of how to cope with stress and anxiety.
It will also help you to live with less stress and worry, as well as a greater sense of peace. When we know our identity in Christ, we can trust that no matter what happens in life or how things may appear on the outside, God is still working all things together for good.
5. You’ll develop a deeper relationship with God,
As he reveals himself to you through his Word and by working through his Holy Spirit Knowing your identity in Christ is an essential part of growing in your relationship with him. It’s about opening your heart to the revealings of God’s love and grace, and learning how to trust in him even when life seems to be going off track. The Bible says that we are “God’s offspring” (1 John 5:1). This means that we have been adopted by Jesus as his own—and that means he sees us as his children, no matter what. He wants us to know who we are and what we’re here for!
In order to grow into a deeper relationship with God, you need to know what it is like for him to see you as his child—to see you through his eyes, and therefore understand everything about you that he does. And this can only happen if you learn how he sees you.
Jesus came into this world knowing who he was: God-in-human form. He knew what his purpose was on earth, and he knew why it was so important for him to be born as a human being rather than an angel or demon-like being from another realm (Luke 1:26). So when God sent his son into the world.
Conclusion
To sum up, knowing your identity in Christ Jesus will help you live a life that pleases God, instead of living a life that pleases yourself. And when we live our lives according to God’s Word and his will, instead of our own desires, then we can truly experience joy. You are not a sin-saturated, self-centered person. You are loved by God and created in his image. You are a child of God. And when you know this truth, it will change everything about the way you live your life
—by Olga Fyne