Discovering Your Kingdom Identity
Understanding our kingdom identity is crucial for living a life that reflects God's image. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior transforms us into new creations, leaving behind our old selves. This transformation challenges our preconceived notions of who we are and how we should act. Our identity should be a reflection of God's image, as we are created in His likeness.
Mirrors were used as props to illustrate how we often look at our physical selves and let the world define our identity. However, our true identity is defined by God and His Word. The story of Peter in Matthew 16:13-18 was examined, where Jesus asks His disciples who they think He is. Peter's revelation that Jesus is the Messiah was not revealed by flesh and blood but by God Himself. This revelation gave Peter a new identity and purpose—to build the church.
The story of Moses, who was called by God at the burning bush despite his past mistakes, was also discussed. Moses questioned his worthiness, but God assured him that his identity and purpose were divinely ordained. Similarly, we often struggle with our identity, influenced by the world and its fleeting definitions.
The story of Simba from "The Lion King" was used as an analogy to show how we can forget our true identity and run away from our responsibilities. Simba had to look harder to see his father's reflection in himself, reminding us to look deeper to find God's image within us.
Ultimately, our identity is not defined by our failures, struggles, or the world's standards but by who God says we are. We are children of God, born into a royal priesthood, and our purpose is to live for His glory.
**New Creation in Christ**: Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior transforms us into new creations, leaving behind our old selves. This new identity is a reflection of God's image, challenging us to live according to His will rather than the world's standards.
**Divine Revelation and Purpose**: Just as Peter received a revelation of Jesus' true identity, we too must seek divine revelation to understand our own identity and purpose. This understanding empowers us to fulfill God's calling in our lives.
**Overcoming Worldly Definitions**: The world often tries to define us through superficial means, but our true identity is found in God's Word. We must resist the temptation to conform to worldly standards and instead embrace our God-given identity.
**Looking Deeper for God's Image**: Like Simba in "The Lion King," we must look beyond our immediate reflection to see God's image within us. This deeper understanding helps us remember who we truly are and align our lives with God's purpose.
**Living for God's Glory**: Our identity as children of God calls us to live for His glory in all aspects of our lives. Whether as family members, church members, or in our daily activities, our actions should reflect our kingdom identity and bring honor to God.
Embracing our kingdom identity means recognizing that we are new creations in Christ, seeking divine revelation for our purpose, overcoming worldly definitions, looking deeper to see God's image within us, and living for God's glory. This understanding empowers us to live a life that truly reflects who we are in God's eyes.
Understanding our kingdom identity is crucial for living a life that reflects God's image. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior transforms us into new creations, leaving behind our old selves. This transformation challenges our preconceived notions of who we are and how we should act. Our identity should be a reflection of God's image, as we are created in His likeness.
Mirrors were used as props to illustrate how we often look at our physical selves and let the world define our identity. However, our true identity is defined by God and His Word. The story of Peter in Matthew 16:13-18 was examined, where Jesus asks His disciples who they think He is. Peter's revelation that Jesus is the Messiah was not revealed by flesh and blood but by God Himself. This revelation gave Peter a new identity and purpose—to build the church.
The story of Moses, who was called by God at the burning bush despite his past mistakes, was also discussed. Moses questioned his worthiness, but God assured him that his identity and purpose were divinely ordained. Similarly, we often struggle with our identity, influenced by the world and its fleeting definitions.
The story of Simba from "The Lion King" was used as an analogy to show how we can forget our true identity and run away from our responsibilities. Simba had to look harder to see his father's reflection in himself, reminding us to look deeper to find God's image within us.
Ultimately, our identity is not defined by our failures, struggles, or the world's standards but by who God says we are. We are children of God, born into a royal priesthood, and our purpose is to live for His glory.
**New Creation in Christ**: Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior transforms us into new creations, leaving behind our old selves. This new identity is a reflection of God's image, challenging us to live according to His will rather than the world's standards.
**Divine Revelation and Purpose**: Just as Peter received a revelation of Jesus' true identity, we too must seek divine revelation to understand our own identity and purpose. This understanding empowers us to fulfill God's calling in our lives.
**Overcoming Worldly Definitions**: The world often tries to define us through superficial means, but our true identity is found in God's Word. We must resist the temptation to conform to worldly standards and instead embrace our God-given identity.
**Looking Deeper for God's Image**: Like Simba in "The Lion King," we must look beyond our immediate reflection to see God's image within us. This deeper understanding helps us remember who we truly are and align our lives with God's purpose.
**Living for God's Glory**: Our identity as children of God calls us to live for His glory in all aspects of our lives. Whether as family members, church members, or in our daily activities, our actions should reflect our kingdom identity and bring honor to God.
Embracing our kingdom identity means recognizing that we are new creations in Christ, seeking divine revelation for our purpose, overcoming worldly definitions, looking deeper to see God's image within us, and living for God's glory. This understanding empowers us to live a life that truly reflects who we are in God's eyes.