I’m learning that man’s opinion of me does not make me who I am. Whether they think I’m a great Bible scholar or a downright heretic does not matter. Even Jesus had his share of masses of fans (who later turned on him and wanted him dead) and religious critics (who also wanted him dead). I’m reminded that a disciple is not above his teacher, so whatever Jesus went through, we will all go through when we walk in that straight and narrow way and where angels fear to tread.
I’m going to show the “real me”. This is who I am. I’m going to reveal my true identity:
-John 1:12 I am God’s child.
-John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.
-Romans 5:1 I have been justified.
-1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.
-1 Corinthians 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.
-1 Corinthians 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s body.
-Ephesians 1:3-8 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.
-Colossians 113-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.
-Colossians 2:9-10 I am complete in Christ.
-Hebrews 4:14-16 I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.
-Romans 8:1-2 I am free from condemnation.
-Romans 8:28 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.
-Romans 8:31-39 I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.
-2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.
-Colossians 3:1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God.
-Phillipians 1:6 I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.
-Phillipians 3:20 I am a citizen of Heaven.
-2 Timothy 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
-1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.
-John 15:5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
-John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
-1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God’s temple.
-2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
-Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.
-Ephesians 2:10 I am God’s workmanship.
-Ephesians 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
-Phillipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.