Day 31

You are the product of an Almighty God who planned you, purposed you & sent you into this earth, & as you identify with Christ, you become more of a threat to the enemy..
Therefore, be aware that the enemy will try to mess up your identity, so he can rob you of your destiny..!
One of the first places that you can be tempted to look for your identity is your career..
You also start searching for your identity, in your financial success and status, your relationship statuses, appearance, grades, and reputation to provide a sense of identity..
Any or all of these may feel like solid foundations, but none of them are permanent. Any of them could change without warning..
If you base your identity on these things you are setting yourself up for great disappointment. A sudden job loss could leave you questioning your choices in life. One piece of gossip aimed your way could destroy your reputation, even if it is untrue. Your appearance will change as you get older..
God, however, is unchanging. He is reliable. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. If you find your identity in Him, you will never ultimately be let down because He has proven time and time again to be trustworthy..
Understanding your identity in God starts with understanding who He is, what He says about Himself, and what He says about you and what God has done for you..
If you received Him as your Lord and Savior, this is what God says about you.
– You Are Loved.
God lovingly designed every detail of your person. Can you imagine the love involved with that intricate design?
– You Are Chosen.
God was not obligated to choose you based on your performance or credentials. He chose to carry out an intricate plan that involved the death of His own perfect Son, which allowed you the opportunity to be a child of God. You are no mistake. You are chosen and wanted.
– You Are Forgiven.
Because Jesus, who was without sin, died the death you should have on the cross, you are forgiven of sin. Therefore, in God’s eyes, if you have accepted what Jesus did for you, you are completely forgiven.
– You Are Redeemed.
When God looks at you, He does not see a former sinner. He does not see you in light of who you once were. He sees you as redeemed: a new creation that has been made whole. You do not have to define yourself in light of your past mistakes. God does not do that. You can walk in the identity of someone who is made new in Christ.
– You Are Adopted.
To be considered a child of God means that you have been adopted into His family. A legitimate child of the God of the universe, having all the rights and standing of Jesus His Son. You are His child, and He will never take that away.
“Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that He has lavished on us! He has called us and made us His very own beloved children……….”(1 John 3:1)