“Who are you?”
On the surface this question seems simple to answer, but in a much
deeper sense it only raises more questions about how we truly see
ourselves. In my case I am a father,
husband, son, pastor, counselor, friend, coffee drinker, theologian, cook,
outdoorsman, football fan, Packer fan . . . and the list goes on. What truly defines me? What truly defines you? What truly defines us as believers?
This week in James 1:9-11 we will study where our true identity
lies. Though James speaks of the lowly
and exalted, rich and humiliated, his words are not focused solely on earthly
circumstances and social position. Too
often our view of ourselves is influenced by our own minds, the circumstances
of our life, or the society around us.
What do James’ words teach us about how we view ourselves? How are God’s words encouraging to us no
matter what circumstances we ourselves living within?
As we look into God’s words for us this week may we be prayerfully
prepared to have God reveal the reality of our own hearts plainly to us. Our God is good and loving and knows what is
best for His children. May our hearts be
humble before Him this week.
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