It's wonderful to feel as though you have “arrived”, at least
you think you have until you face a new challenge or a fork in the
road. Often you hear people say “I'm so satisfied with my life”,
or “I have so much peace”. That's true when you know your
identity in Christ no matter what the circumstances around you.
People are so pleased with themselves when they feel that they have
finally become their "true selves." However, in the Kingdom
of God, our spiritual maturity is measured by how much we grow, to be
less of ourselves, and more like Christ. The Bible, God's Word, says
that we must become less in John 3:30 “He must become more
important, but I must become less important." (International
Standard Version)
We know that God loves us, but do we let his love enfold and fill
our hearts in our lives, so much that we know him personally and
become one heart with him. Let me assure you that God is not
finished with you. His love, which is marvelous and rich, is just the
beginning of all the blessings that he desires for you.
“Looking unto Jesus the AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH; who
for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” --
Hebrews 12:2
Unlike the world who does not know the love of Jesus, we don't
have to spend years reading guru “self help” books to discover
our "true selves." You are a child of the Most High God who
is working out his perfect love in you and through you as you seek
his ways in your life. Continue to walk and respond with Gods' love,
with his heart, priorities and attitudes. You'll realize that you are
walking in the most important identity that you could ever have. Your
identity in Christ, as you grow in faith. He will reveal the person
that he created you to be, with his heart in the center of yours.
That is your "true self".
