Embracing Our Identity as the Temple of God

Embracing Our Identity as the Temple of God

February 26

As I reflect on the profound truth that I am the temple of God, I am reminded that my purpose is not to harbor sickness or to serve as a hospital for God's ailments. Instead, I am meant to be a vessel for His divine healing presence. This revelation is not exclusive to me; it is God's will for all of us. When we recognize this truth, we can tap into our identity as the healed of the Lord and, simultaneously, as vessels through which His healing power flows to others.

Recently, I came across a message by a Christian teacher emphasizing the importance of perceiving God's love for us with agape love—an unconditional love surpassing human comprehension. This concept resonated with me, drawing parallels to quantum physics. In quantum mechanics, observation influences reality, shifting from wave to particle. Similarly, as we perceive ourselves as deeply loved by God—the ultimate observer—we become the beloved. Our identity aligns with how God sees us, and through His Word, and we begin to conform to His image.

Scripture reaffirms this truth. Proverbs 23:7 declares, "As a man thinketh, so he is," highlighting the power of perception in shaping our reality. Genesis reminds us that we are made in God's image (Genesis 1:27), urging us to align our self-perception with His divine perspective. Thus, we must see ourselves as He sees us: whole, healed, and complete. God grants us the means to embody this truth through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Through His blood, forgiveness, and repentance, we access our identity as the healed and prosperous heirs of God. It is through this lens that we engage with the world, embracing our role as vessels of God's love and healing, rather than succumbing to the destructive forces in this world.

Contrary to God's vision for us, the world, the flesh, and the devil, seeks to undermine our identity and purpose. The devil's agenda is clear: to kill, steal, and destroy. Yet, rooted in God's Word, we find the strength to resist these opposing forces. By immersing ourselves in the truth of Scripture, we reinforce our identity as the temple of God, where God resides and heaven and earth converge. One of our main focus should be directed towards the cross and the resurrection—the pinnacle of God's redemptive plan in us and for us, and His ultimate expression of His love for us. It is here that we find reconciliation, restoration, and the fulfillment of our true identity.

In conclusion, let us embrace our identity as the temple of God, recognizing our role as vessels of His love and healing. Through the lens of Scripture, may we align our perception with God's divine perspective, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His Son, on our behalf. By acknowledging the depth of His love and the redemptive work accomplished through Christ, we can walk in the fullness of our identity as beloved children of God.