Identity

Through our lifetimes many people will try to label us. They will do so on the basis of ethnicity, social stature, physical prowess, or our raw being. Some will be kind, but others will not. The important thing is to know how GOD sees you.

GOD made you fearfully and wonderfully.(Ps 139:14)
GOD made you part of a royal priesthood.(1 Peter 2:9)
GOD made sure that nothing can separate you from HIS love.(Rom 8:39)
GOD made you more than a conqueror.(Rom 8:37)

Ultimately, think of this, if you have accepted Christ, HE sees you as HIS beloved child. HE sees you as you will be. Flawless and reflecting the glory of Jesus. You are a member of HIS kingdom. You are family.

If you want a taste of what that love means, read 1 Corinthians 13. This is love at its most gracious and giving.

I believe Max Lucado put it like this. If you are in Christ, GOD looks at you and see HIS Son. In a voice the rends the heavens, HE says this is my beloved child with whom I am well pleased.

It is in GOD that our true identity is found.