This week, I heard about many students who felt discouraged after they didn’t make it to the university that they applied for. They felt that their dreams have been dashed.
There are those who started the year with bad news – losing a loved one.
Others, business hasn’t been growing. In fact, it’s been taking a nose dive.
But whatever our situation may be, know that our current reality does not determine our identity.
Jesus does.
Neither does your past failures.
Your past doesn’t determine who you are.
Being “in Christ” determines our identity.
Our theme this week for our prayer and fasting globally is “In Christ.”
“In Christ” determines our new identity. Being in Christ not only redefines who we are, but it also supersedes all other possible definitions. Gender, culture, nationality, ethnicity, political affiliation – every label is secondary and subservient to our identity in Christ.” (Ephesians: In Christ Manual)
Remember, His image is stamped on you. Who you are is because of who He is not what you have done or have failed to do.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)
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