Your Identity in Christ

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Galatians 2:16 ‘yet we know that a man is not justified [and placed in right standing with God] by works of the Law, but [only] through faith in [God’s beloved Son,] Christ Jesus. And even we [as Jews] have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law. By observing the Law no one will ever be justified [declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty].’ (AMP)

Thank You, Jesus, that we are justified by faith in You. Thank You that we can stand before God without sin. Jesus, through You we are free and just (in right standing) before God.

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Gal2:16 ‘Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.” ‘ (NLT)

Thank you, Jesus, that only faith in You sets me free! I am free because of what You did!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Gal 2:4 ‘Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—’ (ESV)

Thank You, Jesus, for freeing me from the bondage of sin and the law. I am free in Jesus Christ!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa 139:14 ‘I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.’ (NKJV)

Thank You, Father, for making me so wonderfully, it’s a mystery (incomprehensible) to my mind!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa139:15 ‘You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclution, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.’ (NLT)

Thank You, Father, for knowing everything about me and already knowing me, before I was a thought to my parents!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

The moment we accept Jesus as our Savior, our spirit is renewed. 2 Cor 5:17. Our soul (thought, emotions and will) and body, are still exactly the same, there is no change. Often our mind and emotions (soul) struggle to understand why our spirit is now different than before. We must now adjust our thinking to align with what has happened in our spirit. Rom12:2.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa139:16 ‘Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in Your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.’ (ESV)

God planned me, even before anything, on earth was created.
I’m in God’s mind and He has a special plan just for me.

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

• I was created in God’s image, I am first, spirit, then soul and I have a body. – Gen1: 27
• You know me, You lay Your hands on me – it’s too wonderful to comprehend (understand)! – Ps139:5,6
• I was wonderfully created, planned down to the finest detail. I am Your workmanship! – Ps139:13-16
• I have everything I needed through what Jesus did on the cross. – Ps23:1
• I belong to God! He is my Shepherd and cares for me very well. – Ps100:3
• You never leave me, You guide me – Your Spirit is in me! – Deut31: 8
• God is with me, He protects me! – Josh 1:5
• God, is my God! He will never leave me! – 1 Chronicles 28:20
• I’m not alone and I’m not struggling – God is with me! – Heb13:5

(Declarations from the last few weeks)

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Heb 13:5 ‘Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.”‘(NKJV)

God said He would be with us. There is no reason to struggle (financially) or to feel alone. God said He would not leave us. Thank You, Father, that You are always with me and taking care of me!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

1Ch 28:20 ‘And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, ….’ (NKJV)

When you make God, your own God, He will not leave you or forsake you. Thank You, Father, that You are my God – and will always be with me!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Jos 1:5 ‘No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.’ (NKJV)

The same promise of last week is repeated here to Joshua. God will be with him. Likewise, God is still with His children today. Thank You, Father, for being with me, for living in me and protecting me!