Who am I?

One of the books I have constantly gone back to is " Victory Over The Darkness " by Dr. Niel T Anderson. It basically talks about our identity as Christians. In this book he lists⁽¹⁾ more than 30 " I am .. " statements, which are based on scriptures. These statements are paraphrased to give us the right scriptural perspective regarding our identity.

So these days when I find the going tough, I often find myself asking the question " According to the bible - who am I ? ". Having a clear and definite understanding about who I am is critical since: No person can consistently behave in a way that's inconsistent with the way he perceives himself. ⁽²⁾ Dr. Anderson more or less states this as a postulate.

And according to the bible - who am I?

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Eph 2:10 NLT)

I am a Masterpiece of God. Feels good to know that ! Phew... To be compared to the Taj Mahal ( for e.g. ) that's a heady high ! You may be laughing - well do what you want - I believe that the word of god is true⁽³⁾. And that settles the issue.

There is also more hope in this verse - it says that I have been recreated, say " Anish Jacob Ver 2.0 " in Geekish so that I can do the good things He planned for me long ago !

Wow, that's awesome, and that's another reason to worship Him.

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(1) & (2) Page 45 & 43, Victory Over The Darkness, Neil T Anderson, Regal Books
(3) Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds. (2Ti 3:16-17 CEV)