When people lose their identity because of a mask, they begin to adopt new ones. Some choose movements like BLM, or All Lives Matter. Some choose the political left or the political right. Some will choose pride while others choose to live as they were created.
Many will choose whatever is loved by the world and fall victim to it. 1 John 2:15
Which identity have you put on lately?
We are not to be like the world, we are to be new creations in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17
Our identity should be in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17
We are to be hidden with Christ. Col. 3:3
For to be saved, we must have died with Christ, so we can be risen with Christ. Col. 2:20
So that it is no longer we that live, but He that lives in us. Gal. 2:20
Let this be an encouragement to you!
Rest assured, this world, your body, your enemies, and the like will all fall away. All of it will no longer matter. The things we covet in this world will rot and rust and will all be in a landfill and the people who have harmed us will all face judgement, as we will also. We will be renewed and restored and all of our enemies will be gone. No more hunger, no more thirst, no more sickness, and no more pain. No more losing loved ones, no more anger, depression, worry or shame.
Now is the time!
“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 2:38-39
So can you believe? Do you already?
All we have to do is believe in Jesus Christ, the one who saves to have freedom now, in knowing we will have an eternal life with Him. We can have peace and joy now knowing that this is not our final resting place.
Your identity cannot be stolen when it is with Christ. You are protected, saved, and adored. This is not the end.
It is only the beginning.
You are loved! ❤️
“And that’s just the beginning: After that – “I will pour out my Spirit on every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your daughters. Your old men will dream, your young men will see visions. 29 I’ll even pour out my Spirit on the servants, men and women both. 30 I’ll set wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below: Blood and fire and billowing smoke, 31 the sun turning black and the moon blood-red, Before the Judgment Day of God, the Day tremendous and awesome. 32 Whoever calls, ‘Help, God!’ gets help. On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be a great rescue – just as God said. Included in the survivors are those that God calls.
Joel:28-32