Our identity is rooted in Christ.

It is not rooted in our mistakes, defined by our failures, or determined by others’ opinions. Having an identity in God means that our deepest worth and sense of self are defined by our relationship with Him.

Consider the significance of that truth. The God of creation—the eternal, omnipotent, omnipresent, and perfect God—created you. David writes:

“For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.”
—Psalm 139:13 NKJV

God was actively involved in forming you. He was involved not only in your physical development but also in the purpose, gifts, capacities, and personality He placed within you. The Creator of the universe ultimately defines your identity.

That is why we must become acquainted with Scripture. We need to know what God says about us. He calls us a holy nation and a people set apart for Himself. Scripture uses the tender expression that His people are the “apple of His eye.”