Jesus and his disciples went into the villages near Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”
They told him, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets.”
He asked them, “And what about you? Who do you say that I am?”
Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone about him. (Mark 8:27-30, CEB)
How do we define ourselves?
It seems even Jesus knew that some of what society thinks we are is what others say about us. We like Jesus may want to ask “Who do people say that I am?”
I would say we should only do this to get a feel for how we are perceived because society does not determine who I am. Who you are is not determined by society. Who defines you is God, and you.
Jesus was not defined by society. We are defined by God. No one else can tell you who you are.
Worry about making God and yourself happy and let others see you and wonder at the beauty and strength of our light living our your calling as a beloved child of God who knows who they are and lives that out loud.
Love like Jesus.
Loving People. Loving God.
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