We’ve all seen the acronym “WWJD”, which means “What Would Jesus Do”. I’d like to shift our thoughts from what He would do, to what He did do for us at the cross, and how it impacts our lives and our personal view of ourselves.

One of the most common ailments of the human condition is that of poor self-concept. For a Christian, this can truly be a most difficult weight to bear. How is it that someone can be fully devoted to God, and yet still endure a skewed and low image of oneself?

It’s primarily because we don’t have a revelation of first, what Jesus has done for us, and second, how His sacrifice has changed who we are and our relationship with God. Let’s look at some of the biblical truths…

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Ephesians 2:13

We were all born into sin – alienated from God – undeserving of His grace. But because of the shedding of Christ’s blood, we are no longer separated from God. Jesus’ blood brings us near to Him. When God our Father sees us, He doesn’t see the sinful person we used to be – He sees us clothed in righteousness because of what Christ did for us…

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

II Corinthians 5:21

Jesus became sin – paid the penalty for sin, which was death. Those who believe in Him and accept this free gift of salvation through His sacrifice are made new.

If we know this, then where does this truth position us with God? Where do we stand with Him? This is truly the most important question, because THAT WHICH GOD SAYS ABOUT US is our standard. What God thinks of us sets the course for how we should view ourselves. It’s what TRULY defines us…

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” I John 3:1

We are His precious sons and daughters. This is the fullest expression of His great love for us. Since this is His summation of our relationship with Him, do we dare to believe it?

~ Kirk Henderson