One of the most powerful statements Jesus ever made is found in John 7:29:

“But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me.” (John 7:29 NKJV)

Jesus knew who he was, to whom he belongs, and who had sent Him. This verse resonates with a sense of security, identity, and confidence that only is found in our Heavenly Father. It was because of this deep conviction that Jesus was able to fulfill His purpose undeterred by the things of this world.

How tragic it is that we as Christians underestimate our eternal worth and value as children of God at times. We too are from Him, known by Him, and loved by Him. How often do we trade this powerful truth away for temporal indulgences?

We have lapses – this distorted view of our value as God’s precious son or daughter. A legitimate need presents itself – a need for love, security, provision, finances, success. This is the point where we settle. We make a deal with ourselves. We talk ourselves into a much lesser version of happiness and contentment. The result can bring disappointment and heartbreak – regret and remorse for not realizing we traded God’s best for something far less valuable.

We all have desires and needs. And God wants to fulfill every desire of our heart…

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.”

Psalms 20:4

However, we have to understand our worth and value as children of God. We have to trust in God’s timing and faithfulness in those moments when the needs of our flesh are crying out to be met. He is strong and able to provide anything we need. We need not trade away our privilege to walk with Christ, and our preferred future, for a temporal and momentary fix for a legitimate need of life. May we always trust in Him. May we always remember who we are – and Whose we are. God’s best will surely come as we wait on Him!

~ From a devotional from Kirk Henderson