The Issue of identity
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The document discusses defining identity as a critical success factor rather than as determined by circumstances. It provides biblical examples of figures like Abraham, Jacob, and Jesus who overcame their backgrounds. The key points are: 1) Know that your identity is God's deliberate creation, not defined by circumstance. 2) See yourself as a work in progress under God's hands, with potential beyond current limitations. 3) Don't make excuses or blame others, as that shows one is still bound by the past. 4) Invest in self-development by taking advantage of opportunities for growth.
The Issue of identity
- 2. And the LORD looked upon him, and 14 said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? 15 And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.
- 3. To redefine “identity” as a critical success factor and not as a product of circumstances.
- 5. INTRODUCTION Your identity is not a product of your circumstance, but you are a deliberate creation of God.
- 6. SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES Abraham (father of no nation.) Jacob (supplanter) Jephthah (son of a prostitute) Jesus (from Nazareth)
- 7. Contemporary examples Lionel Messi (growth problem) Steve Jobs (an adopted child) Pastor Adeboye (wore a shoe at 18)
- 8. 1. Know you are not a product of circumstance but a deliberate creation of God. Gen.1:26-27, Jer.1:5.
- 9. 2. Know that you are still “a work-in-progress” in God’s hands. Jud.6:11-15, Gen.39:1-5 You may not look great now, but what you carry (potential) has capacity to change your entire life.
- 10. 3. Don’t look for who to blame; don’t give excuses. Gen.3:12 You will always have reasons why you are not successful. Anytime you start complaining it shows that you are still not off the “hook” of your past.
- 11. 4. Invest in yourself in the process. Jud.11:3, Gen.40:6-10 Take advantage of the available opportunities for your development.
- 12. Thanks for Conclusion listening