Ever watch those “Life Lock” commercials?
Is Your Identity Locked in Christ?
It’s suppose to have this guarantee that your identity will never be stolen, and as I watch the commercial, I couldn’t help but think, how about something better?
It’s already been paid for so there is no payment from us.
One hundred percent guarantee for eternity.
He knows your name already.
Wow. Sound too good to be true? The best part, you don’t have to go through anyone, 24/7 service and transcends any and all language.
Who is offering this great deal? God!
I love the devotionals that come through my email; Not only are they “quick bites” between bible readings, but seem to really get my attention to something that is on my mind.
In this case, it was this one:
Luke 13:11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and she was bowed together and was not able to be completely erect.
Luke 13:12 And when Jesus saw her, He called and said to her, Woman, you are delivered from your infirmity.
Luke 13:13 And He laid His hands on her. And instantly she was made erect, and she glorified God.Our experiences in life when we were young shape us into who we become as adults. Some, like me, may have experienced a major crisis in their youth that cause them to lose their identity, or their safety and security. If this crisis is not dealt with, they carry it on into their adult life causing a bend in their character.
Their identity has been robbed by the one and only who accomplished his mission to kill, steal, and destroy. This poor lost soul goes through life looking to find what was stolen from them in their youth. Their identity is robbed causing a crisis.
If this describes you, then you can rest knowing that Jesus Christ came to give back what was stolen from us.
When He conquered the enemy at the cross He gave back to us what was rightfully ours; our identity. No longer do we have to remain bent over in bondage seeking for answers.
Like the woman who was bent over, she was always looking down, never up. Never did she realize until that day she was called out by Jesus, that her identity, her value and worth, came from Him. It is in Him that we live and breathe.
It is in Him that we have our being. Sure life can cause a bend in our character, but God is a bend mender.
From World Harvest Church North
This has been coming up alot lately for me.
It started with a book I read in February and popped up again, recently, in a book I’m reading right now after going through a time of “spiritual famine” and writer’s block.
Something that has been on my mind a lot lately and well, just haven’t had the strength to really, face directly and confront.
Fear.
It knows me and I know it.
However, our Father in Heaven, has been reminding me lately, that He knows me, has known me and will keep knowing me, like “Life Lock” but better, He isn’t going to let go of me.
My identity and who I am and can be is secure in Him.
People can try and knock me, but God knows me. I’m secured in Him; You’re secured in Him; We’re all secured in Him when we call and confess Him name as our Lord and Saviour.
As it is said for WFW, Romans 1:6
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (Romans 1:16, New King James Version)
In and through our Heavenly Father, we have a home and an identity that can not be taken away.
Is your identity locked in Christ?
If not, I invite you to get to know Him and find true hope and security.
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I’m thankful that the price has been paid and we can spend eternity with Him! Happy WFW!
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Lisa,
Happy WFW and a loud AMEN! We have an amazing Father in Heaven!
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GIRL, what a truth…my identity and who I am are secure in Him…we are on the same page here today!I’m so happy you are back! It’s been a few crazy weeks around here, but things are GOOD…and GOD is good, all the time…church is awesome…we both were joining new churches at the same time and praise God we’re all happy!
Hugs to you Twinkle!
peace,
lori
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Praise God about the new church!! Just one of the seasons isn’t it? Lol
I’ve been going through at a bit of writer’s block that I was really struggling through and a spiritual famine; The best I can describe it was, our Father was talking to me, and I was struggling to listen and be better at listening to Him.
So great to feel myself getting back and working on some writings for ICD; Miss writing both here and there.
God is amazing though; He was calling me to just listen and it was actually wonderful and well worth while…
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I LOVE this verse! I remember how convicted I felt the first time I read this.
Beautiful Post:)
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It’s powerful by being subtle and yet comforting by it’s softness….We serve an AWESOME Father in Heaven!
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wow, what a backer we have in Jesus.
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Amen!
The greatest security that has been paid for, redeemed and for eternity!
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Wonderful WFW! Thanks for sharing this. I’m forever grateful that I am secure and complete in Christ.
Have you ever read Fearless by Max Lucado?
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Pia,
That is actually on my “want to read list”;Hoping to find an inexpensive copy to get. I’ve heard a lot of really good things about “Fearless” and he is one of my favorite authors.
Praise our Heavenly Father for His love and permanent security!
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Thank you for such an encouraging devotional. It was really a blessing.
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Kaye, Your words are so sweet.
Amen, It’s all for Him. It’s all about Him. It’s just Him. It’s Him.
Me.
Grateful to know Him.
Grateful to be saved by Him.
I’m just a follower.
His servant.
His tool.
His vessel.
I have my good days and I have my bad days and through it all, I’m still imperfect and Praise our Father in Heaven for His words and perfection. His challenges and His convictions.
I do my best to speak what I feel convicted and touched by Him when He touches my heart, but it’s all Him.
Praise God, we are “life locked” forever in His Name.
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Praise God we are NEW creatures through forgiveness in Christ!
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Amen!
Hoping you have a fanatastic WFW!
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So thankful for Jesus Christ!! Thanks for sharing such a powerful post!!
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Amen to our Father in Heaven! Praying you and all have a wonderful WFW! Enjoy the WFW reminder on your blog! Keeping you in my prayers!
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Bless you for this encouragement.
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God bless you for your encouragement.Praying you have a wonderful WFW.
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Thanks for your encouraging words today when you visited my site. Also, thank you for your encouraging post today. Blessings!
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Debbie,
God bless you for your work and what you are doing. Really enjoy your post.It’s all for Him in the end!
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IT is inspiring words for the day. Thanks for sharing…Happy WFW!
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I’m so thankful my life lock is secure in Jesus.
Nice to meet you via the blogs today.
God bless!
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Tiffany,
It’s great meeting you too! Praise our Heavenly Father! He is the best anchor to have in one’s life!
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A beautiful picture and verse ~ Thank God He did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
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Amen!
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GREAT WFW! Thanks for posting!
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Kathy,
It was great to have you come by! Hoping you had a great WFW!
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Amen!!! I loved this V, what a great post, I know I saw maybe something similar and always wonder why people put their faith in such silly things. hugs.
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The image you use for WFW still has me, having flashbacks. LOL; There is definetely only one true security that doesn’t cost us anything. Though mice on the other hand….that’s another story. LOL
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This was a great WFW and a great post.
Have a Blessed Thursday,
Sherry
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Sherry,
It is a joy to get to know you! Really enjoy your beautiful blog.
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