Are You Who You Are?

Devotional Thoughts

Have you ever stopped to think about who you are? Not just your external appearance or social status, but the person God created you to be on the inside? In a world that often encourages us to conform to societal norms and expectations, it's easy to lose sight of our true identity in Christ. God defines us differently. He created us with purpose, calling us by name before we even took our first breath.

Jeremiah, a young man who doubted his ability to fulfill God’s call, felt inadequate. Yet, God reassured him: "I knew you before you were born. I appointed you." This means that Jeremiah's purpose wasn’t based on his own abilities, fears, or what others thought of him—it was rooted in God's plan. The same is true for you.

Are you living as the person God created you to be, or are you shaped by the world's expectations? Do you find your identity in Him, or do you struggle with self-doubt and comparison?

Moses, too, wrestled with identity. He was born a Hebrew, raised as an Egyptian prince, and later became a fugitive. When God called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses hesitated: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?” (Exodus 3:11). He doubted his calling, focusing on his weaknesses rather than on God's power.

But God didn’t ask Moses to be perfect; He asked him to be obedient. God reassured him, saying, "I will be with you." (Exodus 3:12). Moses’ identity wasn’t about what he thought of himself but about who God declared him to be.

Practical Reflection

• Have you allowed the world to define you instead of God?

• What lies have you believed about yourself that contradict God's truth?

• How can you align your identity with God’s purpose for your life?

Your true identity is found in Christ. You are chosen, loved, and called for a divine purpose. Don’t shrink back because of doubt or fear—step into the fullness of who you are in Him.

Closing Thoughts

God never makes mistakes. He has uniquely designed you for a purpose. Like Jeremiah and Moses, you may struggle with doubt, but God’s call on your life is not dependent on your qualifications—it is secured by His sovereignty. Are you ready to embrace who you truly are in Him?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for creating me with purpose. Forgive me for the times I have allowed fear, doubt, or the world’s expectations to shape my identity. Help me to see myself as You see me—loved, chosen, and set apart for Your glory. Strengthen my faith and guide me to walk confidently in who You have called me to be. In Jesus' name, Amen.