The Divine Identity
Devotional Reading: It is God who has worked in us to make us what we are. He has given us a new life because we are united with Christ Jesus. He saved us so that now we can do good things in our lives. Those are good things that he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 EASY
Divine identity affirms that human beings are made up of more than flesh and bones; we are also spiritual beings, made in the image of God. For the Christian, a divine identity answers the question of who you are by first knowing who God is.
What you believe about God will impact your personal belief system, shaping your morals, values, and behavior around that knowledge. For instance, believing He is aloof or distant can lead to limiting beliefs about how you see yourself and the world around you. Believing that God is a kind and benevolent Father can lead to a more optimistic outlook on your future.
Who does God say he is? The scriptures declares him as loving, holy, just, gracious, sovereign, merciful, and forgiving. This loving God has a lot to say about who you are as well: you are a child of God made in His image; you are chosen, known, accepted, and loved by Him.
Divine identity isn’t consumed by feelings like a modern identity is. The divine identity is based on the solid rock of who God is and who He says you are. Emotions are important in the realm of divine identity. They serve as a barometer, indicating if we are truly living in light of our divine identity or if there’s an issue that we must attend to. If we are fearful, we need to determine where the fear is coming from, why, and what needs to change in light of our divine identity.
Not only that, but having a divine identity offers us a lens with which to see others. When our identity is in a God who created all people, we are more likely to treat all people with value, honor, and respect. When you have a divine identity, you have positioned yourself to live with purpose and to have an eternal impact.
Faith and character, both of which spring from a divine identity, knowing and believing who God says you are, stand at the top of the identity hierarchy. While you can’t change some simple facts about yourself, you always can grow in faith and character and continue to become a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.
Prayer and Confession
I am an important member of God’s body, designed with a unique purpose to serve His Kingdom. I live in the true identity of who God made me. Amen!
Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:15-17, Ephesians 1&2
