KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST
Dr. Mike Okonkwo
Monday 3 June 2019
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
One of the old tricks of the devil is to make you doubt your identity in Christ. Child of God, for as long as you know who you are in Christ, the devil would not be able to put you in a panic mode. The Apostle Paul knew who he was and that was why he was never afraid of any situation or circumstance he found himself.
In Acts 27, Apostle Paul was to board a ship alongside other prisoners on a journey to Rome. On their way, a storm arose threatening the lives of all on board but Paul was not moved. Rather, he was bold enough to say to the people in verse 23, “There stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve”. Did you notice the order? “Whose I am” came before ”Whom I serve.” What is that saying to you? It simply means that your relationship with God must come before your service. When you know your identity, you will stand strong no matter what obstacle the devil brings your way.
When you know your identity and walk in the consciousness of that identity, you will achieve more for yourself and the Kingdom. You would no longer be a push-over for the devil. Knowing who you are in Christ also means knowing what Jesus purchased on your behalf, Why He died and the benefits of His death, burial and resurrection. When you know these, then you can access your full potential in Him. You also get to know what is available to you. The Bible did not say those who are saved are strong. No! It says those who KNOW their God. Knowing God is knowing who you are. It is knowing how strong, blessed, favoured, safe, secure and powerful you are in the Lord.
Further Reading: Acts 27:1-25, Daniel 11:32
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- 2 Chronicles 19-20; Evening- John 13:21-38
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