I’ve spent my entire life trying to figure out who I am and the past 20+ years as a disciple of Christ. I believe that I have finally figured it out.

I’ll spare you the HUGE list of titles I’ve had, some of which have great meaning to me like Dad and Pastor, yet who I am has been an ever present mystery to me. 

Don’t get it twisted. I’ve got some very good ideas of what I’m gifted at and what I’m capable of. I probably could do a number of things vocationally if I felt like I could live with myself while doing it. That’s not been my qualm. The thing I’ve been trying to uncover is who G-d says I am; My identity from Him. My “title” in the Kingdom. My thing that He has for me. That big question has ALWAYS seemed elusive. 

I’ve recently discovered that G-d is not withholding that information from me. I’m simply approaching the situation the wrong way. In our systems of religion we have static understandings of people types. We have titles and hierarchal authority that we hold over others MUCH like our business models with CEOs, Boards, service workers etc… “but not so among you, whoever desires to great among you let him be your servant (Matt 20:26-28)”. Another passage that comes to mind is Matthew 23:8 “You are not to be called Rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers”. 

The Trinity is not interested in giving us any titles BUT ONE.  John 1:12 says “To all who did receive Him (Jesus), He gave them power to be made the sons of God.” Sons. That is the only title that matters. That may be a bit disappointing or underwhelming, but stick with me for a moment…

When Jesus first started His ministry and was sent into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit, the devil came to Jesus and challenged His identity as Son of G-d. That was the title that was challenged. There is SUCH significance to this position with G-d; It can not be overstated. 

I think about my son, Samuel, when trying to convey my heart about this. He is SO important to me, more than words can express. He is MY SON. I would die a thousand deaths for him. He means so much to me. There is no greater title for him than my son. Hear me now… as a son it is relational. Meaning, the power in THAT title IS the relationship. It is dependent upon the relationship. In other words, much of our religious titling (and even prophetic titling) are past tense and are the equivalent of boy scout badges. But sonship, that is something all together different and powerful. I am a son of G-d. G-d is my Father and He loves me infinitely. We will be together all of my days and all of eternity. I don’t need another title. There is none more important. Furthermore it’s a distraction to be concerned about any other title. Sure, I may be a _______ in the church and a ________ at my job. But being a son in the Kingdom, THAT is who I am wherever I go. Sonship is inherently power and foresight. It brings prophecy and healing. It carries with it a dependance upon THE LIVING GOD who is always watching, always helping, always listening, and always moving. 

To double down on this let me say it differently… the people in the old testament who collapsed in the presence of the Almighty when He allowed them to experience Him DID NOT ask Him for anything… most of the time they came close to death and froze on the ground with fear. We’re invited to be in relationship with G-d to live WITH Him. When you’re with G-d in a moment by moment basis you don’t need to wear a uniform with badges and medals like a 5 star General. You’re accompanied by Him. He is your merit. He is your reward. He’s your credentials. 

So quit worrying about who you are and what people call you. You are a child of G-d with too many adventures ahead to concern yourself with what others call you or with what you call yourself. Be free and be relational with your Father.