Know who you are

In the parable of the prodigal son, the elder brother was indignant towards his father for accepting his wasteful bother. This was because he did not understand his inheritance. In Luke 15: 31, the father responded: "My son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours." He had all, yet was envious of the little his father had given to this brother. Let us understand who we are in Christ; When we do, we will not be shaken by any circumstances that might occur. May we study and meditate on these scriptures to broaden our perspective of our inheritance:

I am accepted
John 1:12- I am God’s child.
John 15:15- I am Jesus’ friend.
Romans 5:1- I have been justified.
1 Cor. 6:20 -I have been bought with a price. I belong to God.
Ephesians 1:5- I have been adopted as God’s child.
Colossians 1:14- I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sin.
Colossians 2:10 -I am complete in Christ.

I am secure
Romans 8:12 -I am free from condemnation.
Romans 8:28 -I am assured that all things work together for good.
Romans 8:35-39- I cannot be separated from God’s love.
Philippians 1:6 -I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected.
Colossians 3:3 -I am hidden with Christ in God.
2 Timothy 1:7- I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
1 John 5:18 -I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant
John 15:1,5- I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life.
Acts 1:8 -I am a personal witness of Christ.
1 Cor. 3:9- I am God’s co-worker.
Ephesians 2:6- I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians 2:10- I am God’s workmanship.
Ephesians 3:12 -I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Philippians 4:13 -I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.