Wonder of GraceSample

How Does God See Me?

When God looks at you, what does He see?

It’s easy to believe that He doesn’t just see us but also that "thing" we did all those years ago that makes us wince every time we think about it. We can feel as though we stand before Him covered with stains from our past or present struggles.

One of the greatest wonders of Grace is this: when you come to Christ, you become a Whole New Person, brand new through and through. You were not just "covered" by Christ as if deep down inside, you are still the same person you used to be. Second Corinthians 5:21 says you become the very Righteousness of God—Pure and Holy right to your core.

Whatever you’ve done or has been done to you, it no longer defines you. God sees you for who you truly are: Holy, Righteous, and Pure.

It’s not that God isn’t aware of your sin, He's All-Knowing. But Psalm 103:11-13 says He has removed it from you as far as the East is from the West. If you travel East, you can keep going forever. We’re talking about your sin being moved an infinite distance away from you because Jesus died for you.

God no longer defines you by your mistakes. By His Grace, you are a Brand-New Creation in Christ. When God looks at you, He sees you as you really are – a product of Jesus’ Death, Ascension, and Resurrection – Holy, Righteous, and Pure.

Reflect and Respond

Do you struggle to see yourself as Holy, Righteous, and Pure even though God tells you that’s what you are? If so, is there something you need to forgive yourself for?

Pray

Father,

Thank You that, by Your Grace, You no longer define me by my mistakes. I choose now to receive the truth that I am defined only by what Jesus has done. Thank You that I am Holy, Righteous, and Pure.

Amen.