Our True Identity

Of the many things we can think about during the Christmas season, one that should bring joy to all believers is who we are--our true identity--because of Jesus Christ. In the midst of lights and decorations, shopping madness and get-togethers with friends and family; it is easy to forget the greatest gift of all. Here's a list of presents that blows away any Christmas wish list our kids can come up with--all because of a personal relationship with our Savior:

We are no longer guilty of sin (Romans 3:24). We are free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2). We are acceptable, righteous and holy (1 Corinthians 1:2, 30). We are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). We are united with all other believers (Galatians 3:28). We are covered with God's love, adopted as His children and forgiven (Ephesians 1:4-7). We have a permanent, unbreakable bond with the Creator of the Universe (Ephesians 1:13). We are God's work of art (Ephesians 2:10, 13). We can come with freedom and confidence into God's presence (Ephesians 3:12). We are members of Christ's body--the church (Ephesians 5:29-30) and we will have eternal glory (2 Timothy 2:10).

All of this is ours, thanks to the One who was promised in Isaiah 9:6---For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.