As a child and an adult, I
love animations. My best friend recently reminded me of Disney’s classic, The
Lion King, and it brought back many memories and a lesson I had forgotten. One
of my most memorable scenes from The Lion King is when Mufasa, the main
character’s father, tells his son Simba, “Remember who you are.” This
simple phrase holds a powerful message that is relevant not only to the story’s
plot but also to our everyday lives.
It’s
important to remember that our circumstances do not define us; our identity in
Christ does.
Our
days on earth are like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded—you’re bound to
hit a few walls along the way! Job loss (I can relate), health issues, divorce, financial challenges, all comes with the experience of living. When you get slammed into a wall, it’s easy to
define yourself based on your circumstances. This is a dangerous path because
it can lead you to forget who you truly are. You may start to believe the
negative thoughts that come with your situation and lose sight of your identity
as a child of God.
Like
the story of Simba, it’s easy to fall victim to an identity crisis. But as
children of God, we hold the power to remind ourselves, through all of life’s
twists and turns, bumps and bruises, who we are in Christ and our true
identity. It is within our grasp to remember and remind others to hold on to
our true identity, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
The
bible story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11 -32 gives us hope that no matter
how far we’ve strayed from our identity, God can bring about a moment of
transformation. And that moment could be right here, right now, as you read
this article. This is your opportunity for a transformative shift in your
understanding of your true identity in Christ.
The
prodigal son was born into wealth and had everything he could imagine. He left
home to explore the world and squandered his inheritance. He hit rock bottom
and had to work as a servant. At some point, he came to his senses, and I’d
like to think he said to himself, “What on earth? I am better than
this!”. He remembered who he was and returned home to his father, who
welcomed him back with open arms.
Let
today be the dawn of a new day; remember who you are in Christ.
As
children of God, we must remember our true identity and not let life’s
challenges define us. We are not just chosen, loved, and blessed by God; we are
a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s own special people. Our true
identity is in Christ, not in who or what we are in this life. This should give
us confidence in the face of any challenge.
When
we forget who we are, we can look in God’s mirror for a glimpse of our
reflection by reading through the words and promises given to us in the bible.
The Bible reminds us of our true identity and the power, favour, and blessings
that come with it.
For
all the King’s kids reading this, remember:-
“But you are a
chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people,
that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into
His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 NKJV