Good day Templar family
2 Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”
Where does your identity lie? It’s so easy to say Christ, but is this actually a reality in your life?
A broken cistern can only hold but so much water. It’s useless. A broken cistern can have the appearance of being full, but inside there are cracks that we don’t see that c... moreGood day Templar family
2 Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”
Where does your identity lie? It’s so easy to say Christ, but is this actually a reality in your life?
A broken cistern can only hold but so much water. It’s useless. A broken cistern can have the appearance of being full, but inside there are cracks that we don’t see that causes the water to leak. How many broken cisterns do you have in your life? Things that hold no water in your life. Things that give you momentary happiness, but leave you dry in the end. Whenever you have a broken cistern the water will not last.
In the same way whenever your happiness is coming from something that is temporary your happiness will be temporary. As soon as the thing is gone, then so does your joy. Many people find their identity in money. How about when the money is gone? Many people find their identity in relationships. How about when the relationship ends? There are people who put their identity in work, but how about if you lose your job? When the source of your identity is not eternal that will eventually lead to an identity crisis.
Knowing where your identity lies is serious. When our identity is found in things, there is a chance that we will be hurt or those around us will be hurt. For example, a workaholic can neglect his family and friends because his identity is found in work. The only time that your identity will not harm you is when it is found in Christ. Anything apart from Christ is meaningless and it only leads to destruction.
That longing and that desire to be satisfied can only be quenched by Christ. We are so busy looking for our own ways to improve ourselves and satisfy that pain inside, but instead we should be looking to Him. He is the very thing that we need, but He is also the very thing that we so often neglect. We say we trust God and we believe His sovereignty, but is it practical? When you run into trouble what is the first thing that you do? Do you run to things for fulfillment and comfort or do you run to Christ? What does your first response to roadblocks say about how you view God?
I believe most Christians have a low view of God’s sovereignty. It’s evident because we worry and seek comfort in things over praying and seeking comfort in Christ. Is something missing in your life? What you are longing for is Christ. Only Christ can truly satisfy. Run to Him. Get to know who He is and realize the great price that was paid for you.
Your identity lies in the fact that you’re loved and you are fully known by God. God knew every sin and every mistake that you would make. You will never be able to surprise Him by anything that you do. That negative voice in our head screams, “you are a failure.”
However, your identity is not found in what you say to yourself or what other people say about you. It is found in Christ alone. Christ took away your shame on the cross. Before the world was created, He looked forward to you delighting and finding your worth in Him.
In Christ everything changes. Instead of being lost you are found. Instead of being seen as a sinner before God you are seen as a saint. Instead of being an enemy you are a friend. You are loved, you are redeemed, you have been made new, you are forgiven, and you are a treasure to Him. These are not my words. These are God’s Words. This is who you are in Jesus Christ! These are such beautiful truths that unfortunately we often forget. Being known by God should cause us to constantly look to the One who knows us far better than we know ourselves.
Have a blessed Thursday
MC Louis Steyn
Priory of St.Miltiades
Freedom in Christ
