Every one of us carries deep questions—questions that shape how we think, how we live, and how we relate to God. And whether we realize it or not, two questions rise above all the rest:
Who is God, and what is He really like?
And who am I because of Jesus and the cross?
How we answer these questions doesn’t just affect our theology—it affects everything. Our friendships, our marriages, the way we parent, the way we pray, the way we respond when we fail, and even the way we see ourselves in the mirror. These two truths form the foundation of our spiritual lives.
Who Is God—Really?
On our best days and on our worst days, something in us is always interpreting God’s heart toward us. Maybe you’ve wondered:
Is He disappointed in me?
Is He distant?
Is He waiting for me to get it right?
Or is He—as Scripture says—kind, compassionate, gentle, patient, and full of mercy? (Psalm 103:8)
The way we see God becomes the way we approach Him. If He’s angry, we hide. If He’s distant, we assume we have to earn His attention. But if He is loving and full of grace, our hearts can finally rest.
Jesus came to show us precisely what God is like (John 14:9)—a Father who runs toward the broken, welcomes sinners, heals the hurting, and lifts up the fallen.
Who Am I Because of Jesus?
The second question is just as important—because how we see ourselves will shape how we live.
Are you broken beyond repair?
A disappointment?
A “dirty, rotten sinner” barely tolerated by God?
Or is what God says actually true?
In Christ, you are made new.
You are a child of God.
You are chosen, accepted, cleansed, righteous, and recreated.
(Ephesians 1:4–7; Romans 8:14–16)
This isn’t about pretending to be something you’re not. It’s about believing what God has already done in you through Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us:
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
You’re not just forgiven—you’re made alive because Jesus is alive. His resurrection life now fills you. His Spirit now empowers you. His grace now defines you.
Truth That Leads to Freedom
If we don’t intentionally answer these two questions from God’s Word, we’ll answer them by default through our experiences, our emotions, or our fears. And that always leads us back into confusion and striving.
But when we anchor ourselves in God’s truth—when we learn who He is and who He says we are—we begin to walk in the freedom, joy, and purpose He created us for. Jesus called this the abundant life (John 10:10), and it’s available to every believer who trusts Him.
A Moment for Today
So pause and ask yourself:
Which truth is harder for me to believe right now?
That God is who He says He is?
Or that I am who He says I am?
Wherever you feel the struggle, Jesus stands ready to meet you with grace. As you lean into His truth, He will reshape your identity, renew your thinking, and strengthen your heart.
Because He’s good.
Because He’s faithful.
Because you are recreated.
A Prayer For Today:
Lord, reveal Your heart to me. Help me see You as You truly are—kind, close, and full of grace. And help me believe what You say about me: that I am Your child, loved, chosen, and made new through Jesus. Renew my thoughts, reshape my identity, and lead me into the abundant life You promise. I surrender my beliefs to Your truth. Amen.
Scriptures to Reflect On:
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Psalm 103:8–12
- John 14:9
- John 10:10
- Romans 8:14–16