After being born again, the next important thing is Knowledge.
Knowledge is power in the kingdom of GOD and apart from knowing GOD, knowing who you are, your new identity in CHRIST is very very important.
Jesus also found where it was written concerning HIM in the BIBLE.
Jesus went to the synagogue, opened the book of Isaiah and found where it was written about HIM:
Luke 4:16-17 NKJV
“So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:”
Luke 4:18-19 NKJV
““The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.””
Again JESUS said in Hebrews 10:7 said; “‘Behold, I have come— In the volume of the book it is written of Me— To do Your will, O God.’ ””
First is finding and knowing, then you can begin to walk in alignment with that light and revelation gotten by the help, guidance and empowerment of the HOLY GHOST.
The Bible is GOD’s word so you better belief everything written in the word of GOD.
Is there something written in the Bible about me?
Sometime ago during devotion, God had laid it in my heart to do a series ‘IT IS WRITTEN’.
We’ll explore some of what the Bible says about certain topics and the first which THE PERSON OF THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD laid on my heart is regarding our new identity in JESUS CHRIST.
My new identity in Christ
Just as the Jewish exorcists were asked Acts 19:15 “who are you?;” we will be asked this question and it’s important to know the answer to that.
What’s the Importance?
To help you avoid temptation, to build you up, it’s your spiritual weapon.
Brood says
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with messages telling us who we should be, it’s easy to lose sight of our true identity. But as Christians, we are called to find our identity in Christ Jesus. Our identity in Christ is a transformational experience that changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us. It’s a journey of discovering the truth about who we are and who we were created to be. as a Christian, understanding our true identity is crucial in living a fulfilled life. Understanding our true identity allows us to live confidently and authentically. We are able to walk in our purpose and use our unique gifts and talents for God’s glory. It’s important to remember that our identity in Christ is unchanging and unwavering, even when circumstances around us may change.
So by the grace of GID and leading of HIS HOLY SPIRIT; let’s delve right into it:
I AM A NEW MAN IN CHRIST
Firstly it’s important to know that you are definitely a new man, that’s why the word new is there, on purpose. You have been born again and your old self and everything along with it has died, your past, all, absolutely all your past sins have been all washed away and forgiven.
Don’t just take my word for it; but the word of GOD says in:
II Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
So don’t let guilt, condemnation from your old life, past eat you up; nope nope nope; it’s all been completely washed away and forgiven and has no ties to the new you anymore by the grace of GOD🙏
YOU ARE A BELOVED CHILD OF GOD. HE CALLS YOU HIS OWN.
You are no longer a slave to fear, you are a child of GOD and there is no condemnation anymore for you.
In Christ, you are loved. Your identity is a child of God
It is written, signed and sealed as Romans 8:1 says “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”
This is very important to know because the devil who is the accuser of brethren can still come and accuse you and even belittle your identity in CHRIST, but you have to know what is written, what GOD says about you now and you trust the sure written word of GOD.
And GOD relates to you according to what is written; and HE himself says in Jeremiah 31:3 that “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” Read further down; in verse 33-34; God says now “….I will be their God, and they shall be My people. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.””
See how it’s an everlasting love, forever, eternity kind of love; and it’s by grace, mercy we have received it; it’s not dependent on us; it’s dependent on GOD, all you have to do is belief, truly belief it and receive it; that GOD truly truly loves you.
It’s important to remember that our identity in Christ is unchanging and unwavering, even when circumstances around us may change.
YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD
I John 3:1 NKJV
“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.”
Furthermore Romans 8:15 tells us that “you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.””
So go boldly to YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER.
ALL MY SINS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN.
Yes I deserved to die due to my sins, but JESUS CHRIST in his mercy and love took my place, bore absolutely all the punishment for my sin and died for me. Yes the wages of sin is death but I have accepted the gift of salvation which is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS.
So even as Hebrews 10:19-23 says, now “Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
I AM THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD
The righteousness of God, in Christ, means that you are justified, declared righteous because you have had your sins cleansed by Jesus. This is both all of your past sins, and all of your present and future sins (that you've repented for and/or are covered in God's grace for).
II Corinthians 5:21 NKJV
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
Brittany Yesudasan Says
You are God’s righteousness. You are His goodness and rightness because of what Christ did on the cross. This was given to you, and you are called righteous by the Lord of the universe. You can live in light of the righteousness you were given. It not only allows you to approach God with confidence, but it allows you to be an ambassador to others around you. Because your righteousness is not earned but freely given through faith in Jesus, you can share this gift with others and invite them to be God’s righteousness too.
So know this; believe all this; YOU ARE ALL GOD HAS SAID YOU ARE.
Seeing Yourself as God Sees You truly truly Matters.
If you find yourself still struggling with your past, old self, condemnation, guilt, just declare as it is written, as GOD says, so I am:
Loved
Forgiven
Chosen
Redeemed
The righteousness of GOD and
His very Own
I also employ you to spend time reading the word of GOD, praying, worshipping, fellowshipping with Christian’s. The more you get to know Jesus through His word and time in prayer, the more you will understand your identity in Him.
As you find your identity in Christ, you will grow to look more like Him and less like the world. You will grow in intimacy with Him and with other believers.
This is the power you need to defeat the devil and enemy when they come asking who you are, you boldly proclaim who you are to them and you believe it and stand on that sure word of GOD.
Further read
Prayer
Thank YOU LORD JESUS for the salvation of my soul; always always thank YOU for the cross; for bearing the punishment, consequences of all my sins and giving me a new life that’s free from sin and the curse of death, a new life that’s victorious in YOU; I’m forever thankful and greatful to YOU LORD🙏
Thank YOU LORD for enlightening me on my new identity in YOU; that I am forgiven, loved, chosen, redeemed, righteous; thank you cos I believe it and I am everything YOU say I am. I pray YOU give me the grace for this words to be life and spirit to me, that as YOU see me so I am; I pray for grace to overcome the struggle of guilt, shame, pain, if they come; to let go of my past cos that’s not my life anymore and to continually look unto you JESUS the author and finisher of my faith LORD.
I ask for the grace to walk in the newness of life for which you have called me to walk in.
I thank YOU LORD, cos YOU have loved me with an everlasting love and nothing shall ever separate me from that LOVE.
I love YOU forever and eternity more, may YOUR grace, fellowship, love continually abide in me and around me; this I pray and ask in JEUSS name; Amen🙏
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