Living in Increase (Part 3) - Increase in PurposeSample

Week 1: Know Your Identity

We are Loved

As Christians, we often hear the phrase, “We have to know our identity in Christ.” But what does that mean? Let’s break it down! Identity is quite simply who we are, and to be “in Christ” means we are spiritually united with Him. Like a limb is to the body, and a branch is to a tree, as believers, we are connected to Jesus through a personal relationship with Him. As followers of Christ, we are now a part of a family and Kingdom. As a member of this family, we have incredible benefits. Over the next five days, we will reflect on five truths of our identity in Christ.

The first truth to know about your identity in Christ is that you are loved. God deeply loves you and me! This is something so powerful, yet so often, as believers, we forget this fact. Take a moment and reflect today on the truth that the Creator of the universe created you, knows you, and deeply loves you. Because of His love, He sent His Son, Jesus, to this world to be an example of how we are to live and to ultimately give His life for us so all people could have a relationship with Him.

Austin Green

Action Step: Get a pen and a piece of paper. Write out John 3:16 and make it personal. Put this piece of paper somewhere you can see it often today.

Example:

For God so loved Austin that He gave His one and only Son, that if he believes in Him, he will not perish but have eternal life.