Devotional for New BelieversSýnishorn

PRINCIPLE: NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST

When we surrender our lives to Jesus as Lord, the Bible says that we’re born again and are given a new identity!

Our identity is not what we do, how we feel or our relationship status; our identity is who God says we are in His Word, the Bible.

The reason it’s so important to understand our identity in Christ is because our identity precedes our activity. In other words, who we are precedes what we do and our position in Christ precedes our practice on earth.

“People cannot consistently behave in ways that are inconsistent with the way they perceive themselves... If you think you are a no-good bum, you will probably live like a no-good bum. If however, you see yourself as a child of God who is spiritually alive in Christ you will begin to live accordingly. Next to a knowledge of God, a knowledge of who you are is by far the most important truth you can possess.”

- Neil Anderson, Victory over the Darkness

Below are some examples of “I am” statements that reflect our new identity, in Christ:

• I am a child of God. (John 1:12)
• I am free from condemnation. (Romans 8:1)
• I am the salt and light of the earth. (Matthew 5:13-14)
• I am God’s workmanship. (Ephesians 2:10)
• I am a citizen of heaven. (Philippians 3:20)
• I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm. (Ephesians 2:6)
• I am redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. (Colossians 1:14)

APPLICATION:

Which of the identity statements is most impactful for you, and why?

In what ways do you believe God wants to change how you see yourself?

NEXT STEPS:

- Memorize 1-3 of the identity statements from the list

- Pray

- Set a time to meet for Day 2

DIVE DEEPER:

Watch this Sunday message where Pastor Brian shares about our identity in Christ and how that can help us discover and fulfill the call of God.