Jesus Christ alone holds the right and authority to define our identity. We are His children, made in His image, and His divine presence is actively at work within us. Discovering our true identity begins with developing an intimate relationship with Him. Our identity in Christ is rooted in God’s grace, not our achievements or failures. Our identity is meant to glorify God, not to promote ourselves.

Put It into Practice: Reflect on these four aspects of your identity in Christ: being chosen, adopted, forgiven, and secure. Consider if and how these truths impact your daily life and decisions.

 

Day 1       Ephesians 1:1-8

Reflect: What does it mean to be “in Christ” according to this passage? What are the implications of being adopted and how does this adoption change your relationship with God and others?

Apply:   How does understanding forgiveness shape your identity and freedom in Christ? How can you demonstrate the love and acceptance of God’s family to someone this week?

Pray:     Lord, thank You for the riches of Your wisdom and insight that You have lavished on all who are positioned in Christ. Help me to confidently surrender all my own plans and purposes into Your hands, for Your will is perfect and Your wisdom is without bounds.

 

Day 2      Ephesians 1:9-14

Reflect: How can understanding our inheritance and unity in Christ shape our identity and purpose? What do you think being chosen by God? How is your identity for the praise of God’s glory?

Apply: What does it mean to you to be sealed with the Holy Spirit? How does this security in Christ affect your confidence in your salvation? How aware are you of the Spirit’s guidance?

Pray: Jesus, thank You that You have placed Your seal of ownership on me so that none can pluck me out of Your hand. Help me to live in the power of the Spirit, to Your praise and glory.

 

Day 3      Romans 8:12-17

Reflect: How would you summarize Paul’s main point in this text? Why is adoption seen as a higher privilege than justification? How does suffering for Christ impact our identity?

Apply:   Consider our triune God. How have you experienced God as your heavenly Father? Jesus as you Savior and Friend? Holy Spirit as your Teacher, Counsellor, and Empowerment?

Pray:     One God, in three Persons. I draw close to You, rejoicing that You chose me to be a part of Your family, to dwell with You for all eternity.

 

Day 4      Romans 8:31-39

Reflect: Which of Paul’s questions resonated most strongly with you? Paul wants us to understand the immensity of God’s love. How does not believing it negatively impact our identity?

Apply:   How have accusations from the enemy impacted your understanding of God’s love? How has your identity been impacted by his lies, condemning words and/or accusations?

Pray:     Jesus, forgive me for believing the enemy’s lies and for the times I’ve willingly turned away from You. Soften my heart and teach me to believe and receive Your perfect love.

 

Day 5      Colossians 1:11-23

Reflect: What does redemption through Christ’s blood mean for your past sins and failures? How do the concepts of darkness and light, and slavery and freedom play into a person’s identity?

Apply:  Consider the identity of Christ described in verses 15-20. How do these words impact your knowledge of and relationship with Him? Your fears or doubts you have about your faith?

Pray: .   Father God, may I never forget the tremendous and terrible price that it cost You to reconcile the world back to Yourself through the death of Jesus, and to forgive my sin so that I may be clothed in Christ’s righteousness. May the wonder of this glorious truth never be exhausted in my life.