Finding Our Identity in Christ

In our teen class on Wednesday nights, we have been studying a series entitled

“Finding Our Identity in Christ”. We have been looking at how we can identify ourselves by

Christ’s standards and not the worlds. In Matthew 16:13–20, Jesus asks a question that

echoes through the centuries: “Who do you say that I am?” It’s a moment of deep

significance—not just for Peter and the disciples—but for every one of us. Our answer to

that question reveals not only what we believe about Jesus but also how we see ourselves in

light of Him. Peter’s response is powerful and immediate: “You are the Christ, the Son of the

living God.” And Jesus blesses him, saying, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my

church.” In that moment, Peter’s confession of Jesus’ true identity helps solidify Peter’s own.

When Peter recognized who Jesus was, Jesus revealed who Peter was meant to be. That

same truth holds for us. The more clearly we understand who Jesus is, the more clearly we

understand who we are. In Christ, we are more than our mistakes, more than our

weaknesses, more than our past. We are God’s children—set apart, chosen, redeemed. So

many young people today are struggling to figure out who they are. They chase after

approval, accomplishments, or even social media likes trying to find identity. But identity in

the world is always changing and uncertain. The only identity that lasts is the one we find in

Christ. When we build our lives on the solid rock of Jesus, we find a purpose, peace, and

power that the world simply cannot offer. Let me ask you: If Jesus were to look at you today

and ask, “Who do you say that I am?” how would you respond? And what would your life say

in return? Are you rooted in Him? Are you living like someone whose identity is found in the

Son of the living God? My prayer this week is that we, as a church, grow stronger in our

identity as followers of Jesus. That we teach our kids, our teens, and remind ourselves that

we are not defined by the world, but by the One who died for us and rose again. That we are,

in fact, His. And that truth should shape everything we say, do, and believe.

Remember—you are loved!

Eric

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