Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
February 20th 2024

Do You Know Who You Are (II)

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument], And before you were born I consecrated you [to Myself as My own]; I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5, AMP)

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1

Many songs have been sang about our identity in Christ. Each song empowers by reiterating who we are in Christ, and the power of God at work in us who believe. If everyone has to serve someone or something, then we better serve with a true understanding of who we are. This is crux of Jeremiah’s encounter in today’s Bible reading. Amidst Jeremiah’s insecurity, fear of inadequacies, and identity crisis, God encountered him. What a Mighty God we serve! He shows up at the right time. God revealed Himself to Jeremiah for revelation and right perspective. Truth sets free! God made Jeremiah understand his source. God pointed Jeremiah’s attention to Himself so that he can retrace his steps. God says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you”. God’s statement has many implications– 1) the omnipotence, omnipresence, omniscience, and eternity of God. Since God knew Jeremiah even before he was formed in his mother’s womb, then it means God knew a lot about Jeremiah; 2) since God knew a lot about Jeremiah, then it makes sense for Jeremiah to seek God who knew him. God further speaks about choosing, consecrating and appointing Jeremiah for the purpose He has created and called for. Dear friends, it is high time you started seeking the One who knew you before you were formed or born. God is your source and embracing this reality is the first step towards your freedom.

Action Point: Read and meditate on Jeremiah 1:5

Intercessory Prayer: We pray for anyone facing identity crisis around us to encounter Jesus

Hymn: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch; like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

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