On my mind today is this: how we often mis-label, mis-tag, and mis-identify ourselves.  That’s a lot of mis’s! 

The idea of labeling or tagging (facebook reference?) regularly fashions a negative connotation, so for sake of this post, I will now use the phrase, who we are.  And the questions is just that. Who are we?

It is so easy to loose sight of who, you and I, have become once we have entered into the beautiful relationship of knowing Jesus Christ.  But we seem to miss what that precious covenant changes. It’s more than just a relationship status. It is an entire transformation of who we are, and if allowed, can and will infiltrate our entire being, and with that, every area, circumstance, decision, and outlook of our lives. 

So in dwelling on this topic, I wanted list just a few things of who we are in Christ, as a reminder, that was we go through our daily walk, we are so much more than a person, much much more than a professional worker, single, married, wealthy, poor, or hungry person (I am a little hungry writing this!) We label ourselves with these titles. But why not use these:

• We are the Children of God.  See Galatians 4:4.  We are sons and daughters of the Most High.  We are part of God’s family, and how He loves His children! You are a child of God! Our Father is all we need, our sole sufficiency!
• We are the Redeemed. See Galatians 3:13. What does it mean to be redeemed? We have been bought, purchased back by a price.  Do you know what that price was? Jesus Christ.  Through His sacrifice for us, we can enter into a relationship with God.  Take a stand today as the redeemed of the Lord!
• We are Heirs. See Hebrews 9:16/Revelation 21:6.  That in itself sounds great, doesn’t it? You are an heiress! An amazing inheritance awaits those whom the Lord calls His own - the Kingdom of God!
• We are Conquerors. See Romans 8:31 and 37. In Christ we have the victory. Remember, if God is for us, WHO can be against us?! Absolutely nothing. That’s reassuring!
• We are Friends of God. See John 15:15.  I absolutely love this concept and passage.  God doesn’t consider us slaves. No He chooses to call us friends.  With that intimacy comes a relational dynamic. We talk with God, converse, spend time with Him, and He with us.  What a beautiful thing.  I can hear everything now singing “I am a Friend of God..” Sing it out! Yes you are!
• We are Forgiven.  See Matthew 26:28.  Praise God for the fact that we are indeed forgiven. Jesus’ blood was shed to cover the sins of our yesterday, today, and tomorrow.  How precious this is, and something not to be taken for granted.

This list is just a glimpse of who we are in Christ.  The trouble is however, as a song by Jars of Clay puts it, that we don’t know who we are instead.  Today, and everyday, reflect on who you are in Christ, and trust me, it will change everything!