Identifying As Who God Says You Are // August 13, 2023 // Lead Pastor Dr Phil Willingham

Mark 5:1-9 unveils a man possessed by unclean spirits who, upon encountering Jesus, found deliverance and a renewed identity. This story underscores God's original intention for humanity – to have both relationship and rulership. While the world often defines identity through possessions and religion through actions, God's word affirms that true identity is rooted in being His beloved children. Ephesians 1:1-6 emphasizes the depth of this truth, highlighting that Christianity is not merely about behavioral modification but recognizing the righteousness we have in Christ. Humility emerges from accepting God's perspective of us as saints, chosen and accepted in His love. It's a call to awaken to our righteousness-consciousness rather than dwelling on sin-consciousness. This profound identity shift enables us to confidently proclaim the greatness of God's work in our lives, just as the man in Mark 5:20 did after encountering Jesus. The journey to true identity involves embracing God's grace and living out the purpose of relationship with Him.

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