Christians often identify themselves by their actions and circumstances, by the state they are in. But, in the Bible, God identifies us by the status he bestows on us - a status won for us by Jesus. Our God-given status is truly amazing. Instead of seeing us as guilty, God declares us not guilty in Christ. Instead of berating us as sinners, he addresses as saints. Instead of designating us as his enemies, he has adopted us as his children and heirs. No more guilt! No more shame! No more fear! Not only that! A Christian also has a wonderful new state in Christ. We are new creations. God now lives in us. He gives us a wonderful high calling and sets us up for success. This and more contributes to our wonderful God-given identity.
Christians often identify themselves by their actions and circumstances, by the state they are in. But, in the Bible, God identifies us by the status he bestows on us - a status won for us by Jesus. Our God-given status is truly amazing. Instead of seeing us as guilty, God declares us not guilty in Christ. Instead of berating us as sinners, he addresses as saints. Instead of designating us as his enemies, he has adopted us as his children and heirs. No more guilt! No more shame! No more fear! Not only that! A Christian also has a wonderful new state in Christ. We are new creations. God now lives in us. He gives us a wonderful high calling and sets us up for success. This and more contributes to our wonderful God-given identity.
