This sermon explores our identity through God, emphasizing how our perception of God influences our self-perception and actions.
Hey folks, how's everyone doing today? It's wonderful to see you all here. I'm really excited to share something special with you today. I've been thinking a lot about our identity, how we see ourselves, and how we think God sees us. It's a complex topic, but it's one that's close to my heart and, I believe, close to God's heart too.
Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote that has been on my mind lately. It's by a man named A.W. Tozer, a Christian author and pastor who had a way with words that could stir your soul. He once wrote, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." Isn't that incredible? The way we perceive God, the way we understand Him, directly influences our own self-perception and our actions.
When we look at Moses in this passage, we see a man who is struggling with his identity. He's been called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, but he's hesitant. He doesn't see himself as a leader. He doesn't believe he has the skills or the ability to do what God is asking him to do. He's looking at himself through his own lens, not through God's.
But God sees Moses differently. He sees Moses as a leader, as someone who is capable of doing great things. He sees Moses as someone who can speak to Pharaoh, perform miracles, and lead the Israelites to freedom. God sees Moses not as he is, but as he could be.
This is a powerful reminder for us. Often, we see ourselves through our own lens. We see our flaws, our weaknesses, our failures. We see the mistakes we've made and the opportunities we've missed. We see ourselves as less than, not good enough, not capable enough. But God sees us differently. He sees us as we could be, not as we are. He sees our potential, our abilities, our strengths. He sees us as His children, created in His image, capable of doing great things.
This is a shift in perspective that can change everything. When we start to see ourselves as God sees us, we start to understand our true identity. We are not defined by our mistakes or our failures. We are not defined by our past or our circumstances. We are defined by God, by His love for us, by His plans for us.
This shift in perspective can be challenging. It requires us to let go of our own perceptions and to trust in God's. It requires us to believe in ourselves, to believe in our abilities, to believe in our potential. It requires us to step out in faith, to take risks, to do things we never thought we could do. But when we do, we start to understand our true identity. We start to become the people God created us to be.
The scripture passage from Exodus 4:13-17 is a treasure trove of insights about the power of divine knowledge ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
Sermon Central
