Episode 5: Identity Comes From God
When Jesus was baptized the Heavens opened and God named Jesus’ identity “My Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus received his identity in community, from God. Fixing our eyes on JC Hebrews 4:15-16 Tempted as we are yet without sin
Jc has a unique ID, do u think God give him an ID? The baptism of JC in line w John and the sinner When he came out from the water the heaven is open, spirit of God descent and God named JC, and God give him identity, this is my son , in him whom I am pleased JC identity is received in community comes from God. its not radical individualism, just self generated that creates conflict and depression, but its an id that is given by God to be in connection within the community, that tells us how to move in our life. JC received this ID from God and within this ID filled w the spirit, he is now has direction and move by the spirit. It's important living and enjoy and hope in relationship w God like JC we understand our ID like we understand the ID of JC
Mat 3:17 Jc Identity in Baptism
God is pleased w JC before he's done in any ministry Our being that inform our doing, JC heard this ID and able to receive that before he start doing any work for God, so God is serving him. Focus on your breathing
Journal with God Today (my own reflection)
What hurtful names has the world given me? We want to be solid in our identity Unworthy, Ugly, Incapable, Clumsy, Stupid, Fool, Failure, Sick, Unloveable, Impossible, Bad, Negative, Vampire Energy, Bitch, Incurable, Never Change, Rude, Angry, Emotional, Give up on me etc.
Hand them to Jesus — what does He do with them? Remind me that He accept me as who I am and loves me unconditionally, he forgave all my sins til white as snow and his grace is new every morning. He always with me everywhere I go, I never be alone. His protection over me and my family is real. He calms my trouble soul. He gives everlasting joy and peace.
Jesus, what do You call me? My Beloved Child, Friend, Precious Jewel, Courageous, Strong, Faithful, Loveable, Beautiful.
How do You see me? Let me see myself from Your eyes. What else do you want me to see about that? Work in Progress, Diamond in the making, Bright Future, God Ambassador, Change makers.
God, what do You want me to know about living in my true identity? Unashamed, Unshakable, Glorify God even people condemn/ persecuted you, JC Love and Promise never fails. God is my anchor, my tower of strength, I can rely on God when I surrender my life to him. He will make my path straight, he directs me to the righteousness. Walk through the fire but never burn or destroyed because God is with me the whole time, he has ordained my life from beginning to the end. My life is yours. His will be done.










