Unfortunately, for many Christians, they walk around with an identity crisis. For many Christians, they view themselves in the most negative possible way. They think, “I am a wretched, terrible sinner, who God has never been pleased with and will never be pleased with.” Could that describe you? If you’re a Christian, do you know who you really are? Is your definition based on what God has revealed in His word?

Consider four things in regard to how God views His people.

Light

  • We are the light of the world (Matthew 5:16).
    • Being light requires that we shine. Our lives should stand out and be noticeable to the world.
    • Being light requires that we guide. We are to help those living in darkness find their way to the Lord.
    • Being light requires that we draw. Insects are drawn to light. Likewise, our righteous lives should draw the lost to the Lord.
  • Being God’s light in this dark and sinful world means that we are immensely important to the Lord!

A New Creature

  • This happened as soon as we were baptized (Romans 6:3-7; John 3:5).
    • This means that we were given a new identity.
    • This means that we were given new hearts (Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 Timothy 1:12-16).
  • This doesn’t mean that we don’t sin from time to time (1 John 1:8-10).
    • It means that we no longer actively pursue a life of sin.
    • It means that we are truly changed people now that we have given our lives to the Lord.

A Saint

  • We became this immediately when we were baptized (Acts 26:10; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Ephesians 4:12).
    • We are holy (1 Peter 2:9).
    • We are forgiven (1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1:2).
    • We have been given great responsibilities (1 Peter 1:16; Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 7:1).
  • We are holy and sanctified unto the Lord!

A Child of God

  • We are children of God (1 John 3:1; Galatians 3:26)!
    • God is our Father.
    • We have brothers and sisters in Christ.
    • We are fellow heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-17; 1 Peter 1:3-5).
  • This is how important we are to God!

Conclusion: Do these things describe you? If not, come to the Lord right now!