In a generation overwhelmed by identity confusion, social comparison, and spiritual fatigue, the most powerful discovery a person can make is not who they are by birth, but who they are in Christ. The modern world defines identity by fame, wealth, and self-expression, yet Holy Scripture presents a transcendent truth—that identity is not achieved, it is revealed. The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” This divine redefinition marks the rebirth of purpose, power, and purity—a call to live not as a reflection of the world but as an expression of the Creator’s image.
True identity in Christ begins with spiritual awakening, a transformation that defies mere intellectual acceptance. It is the moment when divine consciousness overthrows human limitation, and man comes to realize that he is not a slave to circumstance but a son in covenant. Romans 8:16–17 declares, “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.” This inheritance is not earthly but eternal—an invisible empowerment that gives the believer dominion over sin, fear, and failure. The discovery of this truth births boldness; it teaches men to rise above mediocrity and live as instruments of divine intention.
Yet, many remain bound because they have believed the world’s verdict rather than God’s decree. Identity in Christ is not shaped by human approval or social validation; it is sealed by divine affirmation. When Jesus was baptized, heaven declared, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). Every believer who steps into Christ partakes of that same affirmation. The voice that once thundered over Jordan still echoes over the redeemed soul, calling it beloved, chosen, and royal. To live unaware of this truth is to walk as a beggar while possessing the keys of a kingdom.
The believer’s identity is not only a status but a summons—a call to manifest divine character in a fallen world. The Apostle Peter wrote, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). This priestly calling carries both dignity and duty: to be light in darkness, peace amid chaos, and truth in the age of deception. The power of this identity lies not in pride but in consecration, for to be in Christ is to be both redeemed and redefined for divine purpose.
Ultimately, to discover your spiritual identity is to awaken the divine self—a reality that cannot be shaken by rejection, trials, or worldly decline. It is to echo Paul’s triumphant declaration, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Galatians 2:20). In that union lies freedom, confidence, and unshakable worth. The soul that knows who it is in Christ no longer drifts with the tides of opinion; it stands anchored in eternal truth. And when that revelation dawns, one can boldly proclaim—not with arrogance but assurance— “I am who God says I am.”
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
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