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Who we are in Christ is essential so that we will have an identity grounded in God’s truth. Without a good knowledge of your standing and relationship to God through Jesus, you’ll have problems with how you think about yourself. Knowing your identity as a believer is extremely important.
We are referred to as a BUILDING of God, providing housing for God’s Holy Spirit. Get a vision of yourself as a building, providing a permanent dwelling place for the Spirit of Christ who lives in your building. If you’ll do that, it will have an impact on how you see yourself and understand who you are.
- We are also referred to as the BODY of Christ.
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27).
That 12th chapter of 1 Corinthians goes into much detail about how we are each members of the body, and the body is meant to work together in unity. Each part of the body needs the other part, and no part is more important than another. Christ is the head, and we are the body.
Each part of our bodies has a special and critical part to play in how we function. So, when you realize that you are part of the body of Christ, then you begin to understand how you are to function within the body; how important your gifts are. This gives you the assurance that God created you for a specific purpose in the body and you better understand your unique gifting.
Each person brings their unique function to the body of believers, and understanding that, you can be content with who you are. You understand the part you play and you don’t have to envy other people or wish you were like somebody else.
If you don’t understand this relationship you have as part of the body, then you’re missing out on an essential element of your identity in Christ. Carry this with you: If you have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ, then you are an essential and definite part of the BODY of Christ; you’re special; you’re unique. Make sure you’re functioning well in your specialty.