I Know Who I Am

I KNOW WHO I AM

BLOG HOST, 11-24-2010

HOST:  JAY MARTIN

JOHN 8

            The religious leaders wanted to know—“Jesus, who are you?”  They saw the miracles, they heard Him call God, Father.  They wanted to know.  In verse 58, Jesus makes it clear—Jesus identified Himself as the Great “I Am.”  He identifies Himself with the God who told Moses to identify Him as “I Am.”  Jesus is God the Son.  He is the Messiah.  He knew His identity, and He made it clear to the religious leaders.

We can become sons of God also.  We have a choice:  Verses 31-36 make it clear:  “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,”  Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.’”

We have the choice of being slave or sons and daughters.  Sin makes us slaves, but through repentance, and discipleship, we become sons and daughters—free to pursue all of the benefits and responsibilities of being in God’s family!

It is amazing--I know who I am!  I don't have to wonder about my identity.  I am Jesus' disciple, Jesus is my big brother!  God is my father!  Other believers are my brothers and sisters!  Glory!  Thanks Lord.  I am not perfect, and sometimes I sin.  Forgive me!  Break the tendency to move towards slavery and away from kinship with You.  I want to be free in You!  I want to be a Son of God!  I choose freedom in You.  Thanks for making that possible!  My heart is filled with thanksgiving during this season because although you were in heaven with God being celebrated as God the Son, you chose to come to earth!  You did it for me!  Thank you!  In Jesus' Name!  Amen.