05 - Our "I Am" a Human Point of View

Our perception of self, the "I Am" that we believe we are, based on actions or inactions, is often mistakenly identified as our true "Who I Am." We attempt to modify the "I Am"—our outward manifestation—believing it's the path to realizing our "Who I Am," despite God having already transformed us. It is in the "Who I Am," our new creation, position, and nature, crafted by God, where true transformation originates.

Embracing our new identity involves a journey of deepening our understanding that we are remade in God's likeness, embodying true righteousness and holiness. This belief in our new identity is cultivated through gratitude and thanksgiving, influencing every aspect of our lives.

As we progressively embrace this divine wisdom, we are drawn closer to comprehending our essence as defined by God through Christ. This realization propels us towards a fuller understanding of our true selves.

Our "Who I Am" signifies our eternal essence, the core of our being, transcending our earthly existence. The struggle against our carnal desires, although challenging, often overlooks the profound truth of our identity in God through Christ.

The battle against the flesh, as we've known it, diverges from the spiritual warfare Christ calls us to. The worldly fight focuses on behavior modification, dictated by societal norms, which fails to capture the essence of our struggle.

Our renewal doesn't stem from our efforts but through the divine transformation within us, manifesting God's power through Christ. This journey towards fullness in God involves fixing our eyes on Christ, understanding His purpose for us, and embracing our new identity and nature.

From creation, we were made in God's image, and our spiritual fulfillment comes solely through Christ. The world offers only illusions, failing to satisfy our spiritual hunger.

Living in Christ contradicts the worldly pursuit of greatness, offering us a life of abundance defined by His presence within us. Despite adopting worldly definitions of self in Christ, Jesus clarifies that true life doesn't depend on material possessions or achievements.

Christ offers us an abundant life, unattached to worldly values, highlighting the futility of accumulating worldly wealth at the expense of our souls.

In Christ, we are blessed beyond measure, possessing everything through His sacrifice. This poses the question of the true value of worldly gains compared to the eternal wealth found in Christ.

Our transformation challenges us to discard the worldly "I Am" perspective, embracing our true identity as "Who I Am" in Christ. This shift from self-righteousness to divine righteousness marks our journey from the old self to a renewed being, alive in Christ, no longer bound by our former misconceptions but fully embracing our identity in God.

This understanding transcends our previous self-focused righteousness, revealing the true nature of our transformation in Christ—away from worldly standards and towards God's eternal perspective.