Rediscovering Our Identity In Christ

Acts 7:22 (KJV): “And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.”

Mighty In Words

In Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin, he paints a striking picture of Moses. He says Moses was not only educated in all the wisdom of Egypt, but also “mighty in words and deeds.”

This scripture is surprising when we recollect Moses’ own words in Exodus 4:10: “I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.”

So what happened?

Either Moses lost his confidence somewhere along the way, or maybe Moses was always a capable orator, but he believed a lie about himself.

Letting Go Of Internalized Limitations

Like Moses, we can internalize false identities based on external opinions of others, or substantiated by our failures and fears. These lies become self-imposed limitations that conflict with who God says we are. Our identity in God can be easily splintered by the lies of our insecurities.

Can we all do something right now? Can you think about at least one lie that you have believed?

Whatever the lie is… I’m unlovable. I’m a victim. I’m forgotten. I’m worthless. I’m a failure. I’m hopeless.

Right now I would like everyone to plead the blood of Jesus over that lie. You don’t even have to speak it loudly, but I would love it if you could say it out loud. Why? It is because your voice carries power. Romans 12:2 declares that our minds have tremendous power and that they need to be renewed.

How you view yourself matters greatly. Your false beliefs can hinder your calling. God calls you based on His identity of you, and not on your skewed sense of self.

Acts 7:22 tells us that Moses was capable; he had strength and skill. Moses’ problem was not his ability, but his lack of confidence in God and himself.

Speak Out Loud Who God Says You Are:

•    I am chosen (1 Peter 2:9)

•    I am equipped (2 Corinthians 3:5-6)

•    I am His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)

•    I am bold and courageous (Joshua 1:9)

•    I am anointed (1 John 2:27)

Today, your false beliefs don’t get the final say. Your thoughts have power, and so do your words. God is calling you from a place of His strength. Allow His identity to shine through you.

Written for moretolifetoday.net by Angela Overton.