Who Are You?

“Then who are you? Tell us, so we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you have to say about yourself?” John 1: 22

In John 1:22 the temple assistants are asking you John a question, “who are you?” These three little words arranged together can often cause a great debate within ourselves. When posed with this question many of us would answer with I’m a so and sos wife, mother, daughter, sister. Or perhaps we’d identify ourselves by our job titles. But the essence of who you are is so much greater than your family role or the letters before and/or after your name. Many times people don’t perceive our value and if truth be told, we often overlooked the value in others. But you’re God’s girl and he DELIGHTS in YOU. He has extreme satisfaction in you. You give Him great pleasure. He wants to show you off. Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. He delights in you in spite of your short comings, failures, insecurities, wrong deeds and attitudes. I leave you with a few affirmations in response to the question, who are you.


          I am Accepted in the Beloved. Eph 1:6


          I am Complete in Him. Colossians 2:10


          I am Free from condemnation John 5:24


          I am Overtaken with blessings. Deuteronomy 28:2


         I am the Apple of my Father’s eye. Deuteronomy 32:10


        I am Chosen and dearly loved by Christ Ephesians 1:4

Be encouraged as you go about fulfulling your roles today and know that the Almighty God takes delight in you--yes you!