DISCOVERING OUR DIVINE IDENTITY

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Yes, we come from the union of a man and a woman. But ultimately, our conception is the miraculous work of the Father of creation — a Spirit-breathed moment in time, a flash of divine light, a miracle.

Recognising Our Divine Genesis

While ancestry databases have made it easier to trace our heritage, I wonder whether what people discover reflects their true search or deeper longing.

Somewhere along the way, the Church has lost sight of our marvellous, divine origin as spiritual beings created by God. 

In Acts, Paul emphasises to the secular Athenians that their existence is deeply connected to their origin in Father God. We were all created in him, and as the Aramaic translation suggests, so that humanity might “investigate him through his creation”.

“And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In Him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘For we are indeed His offspring.’ Acts 17:26-28

It is worth encouraging one another to renew our minds in the truth, allowing God’s Word to shape our understanding of both our identity and our past. Let’s look at other verses that reveal the work of the Spirit of God: Psalm 104:30 – “You send forth your Spirit, and they are created.” Job 33:4 – “The Spirit of God has made me.” Psalm 139:5–6 – “From the beginning to the end, you have formed me and set your hand upon me. The knowledge and wonder are stronger than I and I could not master them.”

In personal investigation of this, any current anxieties about worthiness and un-wantedness would begin to fade in seeing the intentional work of the Spirit to give each of us life. The wounds and pains of the past would gradually diminish when we grapple with and grasp the depth of the Everlasting Father’s (Isaiah 9:6) love — abiding, perpetual, and unwavering.

By sharing this simple but profound truth about life and purpose, we can offer hope and healing to anyone who is seeking their true genesis. Never forgetting that the love of God may seem foolish to one, but to another it is the very power of God.

Look what AI (chat GPT) says about discovering our divine identity. I am impressed and will use it more in my study of God’s Word. Let me know about your experience. I will address it more in future posts.

CHAT GPT: Discovering our divine identity in Scripture is less about finding a label and more about learning who God says we are—and living from that truth. The Bible unfolds this identity gradually, relationally, and always in the context of God’s love and purpose. Here’s a clear, Scripture-rooted pathway.

1. Start with God’s Design: Created in His Image

Key texts: Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 139:13–16

Scripture begins by telling us who we are before we do anything:

  • You are created intentionally, not accidentally
  • You bear the image of God (imago Dei), which gives every human dignity, worth, and purpose

Our divine identity is grounded in who God is, not in our performance or circumstances.

2. Understand the Problem: Identity Distorted by Sin

Key texts: Genesis 3; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 53:6

Sin doesn’t erase God’s image in us, but it fractures our understanding of it.
We begin to define ourselves by:

  • Shame
  • Fear
  • Achievement
  • Failure

Scripture is honest about this distortion so we don’t build our identity on illusions.

3. Look to Christ: Identity Restored in Him

Key texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:15–20; Romans 8:1

Jesus is the true image of God (Colossians 1:15).
When Scripture says we are “in Christ,” it means:

  • We receive a new identity, not just new behavior
  • We are reconciled, forgiven, and made new

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Your divine identity is Christ-centered, not self-constructed.

4. Receive Your Status: Children of God

Key texts: John 1:12; Romans 8:14–17; Galatians 4:4–7

One of the clearest identity statements in Scripture:

  • You are adopted, not tolerated
  • You are a son or daughter, not a servant earning approval

This means:

  • You belong
  • You are loved before you perform
  • You have access to the Father

5. Listen to God’s Voice Through Scripture

Key texts: Psalm 1; Joshua 1:8; Hebrews 4:12

Identity is discovered through ongoing exposure to God’s Word, not one-time insight.
Scripture:

  • Renews your mind (Romans 12:2)
  • Corrects false narratives about yourself
  • Anchors you in truth when feelings fluctuate

Ask as you read: “What does this passage say about who I am in relation to God?”

6. Live It Out: Identity Shapes Calling

Key texts: Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 2:9; Micah 6:8

Once identity is received, purpose follows:

  • Chosen → to proclaim
  • Loved → to love others
  • Set apart → to reflect God’s character

We don’t act to become God’s people—we act because we already are.

7. Walk It Out in Community and the Spirit

Key texts: Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:16–25

Divine identity matures through:

  • The Holy Spirit’s guidance
  • Christian community
  • Obedience over time

God reveals who you are as you walk with Him, not all at once.

In short

Your divine identity in Scripture is this:

  • Created in God’s image
  • Redeemed in Christ
  • Adopted as God’s child
  • Empowered by the Spirit
  • Called to reflect God’s glory

If you want, I can also:

  • Walk through specific identity statements (e.g., “in Christ” passages)
  • Help you study this theme devotionally
  • Explore how this applies during seasons of doubt, suffering, or transition

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