It is interesting how the more I drive around town on the Black Cat scooter, the more conflicted I seem to get on my identity. When I'm riding the scooter (technically a "motorized bicycle") I don't fit the true bicycle identity (I'm not pedaling or sweating) and I sure don't fit the motorcycle identity (the real motorcycle riders seem to disdain scooter riders.) Scooter riders aren't sure if we are to ride on the road or on the bike paths. Because the traffic lights don't "see" us, we often have to go press the pedestrian crossing button when other cars aren't on the street. A bicycle can ride through a city park on the walking/bike paths; a motorcycle cannot; what about a scooter? Lyn asked a police officer this question and he replied, "well, I wouldn't stop you"--great confidence.
This week we studied Galatians 3:26-4:7. Paul writes to these churches in verse 26, "You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." No identity crisis here for Paul. Paul is writing to a church who have forgotten who they are in Christ. Paul tells them very simply that they are ALL sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Sometimes I forget who I am as a Christ-follower. I forget that God loves me because of Jesus Christ--not because of anything I have done. I forget that Jesus is not ashamed to call me brother. My identity in God's eyes is set--no crisis here. Paul goes on to say that because I am His son, I can call out "Abba, Father." This is a confirmation of my identity--I, as a child, can cry out the intimate name for God--Abba, Father and be assured that He is listening.
Cry out.
Rob
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