Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 2: Do Not Sell Your Birthright Or How Not To Lose Your Identity

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 2: DO NOT SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT OR HOW NOT TO LOSE YOUR IDENTITY

1. Genesis 25: 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 But the children struggled together within her womb; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. 23 And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; One people shall be stronger than the other, And the older shall serve the younger.” 24 So when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. 25 And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. 27 So the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. 28 And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. 29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. 31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32 And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me?” 33 Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.

2. Hebrews 12: 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; 16 lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

INTRO: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: HOW TO LOSE YOUR IDENTITY [SONG: “MORE OF YOU” (D)]

Series: About Stolen Identity & Misplaced Destiny & How We Can Find Them Again. 1) The Introduction: Difference B/W Identity & Destiny. 2) Significance of Destiny Helpers. 3) Today, How To Lose Your Identity (Don’t Sell Your Birthright).

IDENTITY THEFT IN THE REAL WORLD.

Identity Theft: Deceitful & unauthorized use of a person's private info usually for financial gains. It happens to millions of Americans every year & is increasing. How Does It Work?

1. Acquisition Of Personal Data. When they have access to your information.

2. Use Of The Stolen Identity: Open new accounts; Make purchases; etc.

3. Discovery & Correction Of Identity Theft. When you attempt to get back your identity.

ABOUT STOLEN IDENTITY AND MISPLACED DESTINY AMONG GOD’S PEOPLE.

1. Identity: Answers the question: ‘Who has God called you to be?’ He has called you to be a Christian, Pastor, Musician, Engineer, Giver, Mother, Encourager, etc. Rom. 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. 1 Cor. 6:19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own…

2. Destiny: Answers the question: ‘What has God called you to do?’ As a Christian, king, pastor, mother, father, what has He called you to do? Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil; to give you a future and an expected end. Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption.

WHAT DESTROYS IDENTITY & DESTINY IN OUR LIVES – THE MIDIANITES (JUDGES 6).

Destiny Killers? People assigned by the devil to kill God’s plan for your life.