Daily Nuggets of Grace Part 2 Unashamed!ಮಾದರಿ

Embrace Your New Identity

“You’re not my dad,” my son yelled as he melted down into anger.

Where did these words come from? He'd called me "dad" a thousand times, but now, in an emotional rage, he was contradicting himself.

Yesterday, we saw the beautiful truth that God adopted us as His children. He lavished His grace upon us at great cost to Himself. Jesus brought us into His family. He gave us a new name that reflects reality: we are secure in our relationship with Him because of His grace.

When we adopted our son, we gave him our surname. We now share a name to show that he is fully part of the family. However, in a moment of confusion, he shouted something untrue.

Have you accepted your new identity as God's child? Have you embraced the new name He has given you? Do you smile daily at your new identity in Christ?

Or are you still struggling with moments of confusion? Do you fight against these new names, saying, "That might be true of another person, but it can't apply to me. Don't you know what I have done?"

Are you still listening to the curses, judgments, and scorn others have spoken against you? Are you still trying to make a name for yourself? Are you still calling yourself by the names other people call you?

Or are you standing firm in the blessing, acceptance, and love God declared over you?

Embrace the name God has given you. Walk through your day freely and confidently, embracing the truth. You are a child of the King of kings.

This reality is truly remarkable, which makes it challenging to embrace. However, don't let this push you to more shame. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you daily in this truth. Romans 8 says, "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children."

What a beautiful, gentle truth from Father God. His Spirit is willing to speak to your spirit. Invite the Holy Spirit to declare this truth in your heart today.

I am a child of God.

Reflect and Respond

Consider what difference it makes that the Holy Spirit declares with your spirit that you are God’s child.

Pray

Holy Spirit, I invite you to declare with my spirit that I am a child of God. (Take a few minutes to listen as the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart.)

To continue the deep dive into God's marvelous grace, click Daily Nuggets of Grace Part 3 Innocent! for the next devotional.

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