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A NEW IDENTITY.

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THE CHOSEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY 16 JUNE.
TOPIC: A NEW IDENTITY.
TEXT: JOHN 1:37-42

MESSAGE:
From our knowledge of the word Christian which entails our change of name, character and attitude as stated in 2 Cor.5:17- Now is a new creature, we want to look at both the fromer identity of Peter the son of Jona and his new identity as Peter Cephas meaning stone. Verse 42 of our text says
"And Andrew brought him to Jesus and when Jesus beheld him, he said, thou art Simon the son of Jona. Thou shalt be called Cephas, which by interpretation- A Stone. It took Peter a long while to live up to this new name as Jesus nutured him daily to bear this new identity"



The initial profile saw him as a fisher man known for his rash way and obstinacy. Many times he disregarded his master (Matt.16:22-23), he struck a man with his sword- very impatient, he did not wait to be instructed-self-will (John 18:10-11) and was very quick to deny his master three times even before the crock crowed (Jn.18:15-27), new identity was confirmed in Matt.16:17. Although he was not too sure of it until when the Groom was taken away and he ascended, Peter assumed his new identity and in the Acts of the Apostles, God in him and through him established His church. Peter became truly a rock.

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Beloved, every disciple/Christian has a new identity. Did you see how the names of the believers were changed to Christians in Antioch? The name Christian lifts you from who you are and calls you to a greater office and liberty to dine with Him. Beloved, God is not concerned with your names, He is actually interested in your living up to what He expects from you, a sanctified vessel ready for the Master's use, void of wordliness and most especially bringing more souls to the fold. Good day

PRAYER POINTS- 
START WITH PRAISE AND WORSHIP
1. Thank God for a new day and for His word.
2. Pray for a identity in Christ.
3. Pray that any name that is not your name should be wiped away with the blood of Jesus.
4. Pray for the holy spirit to make you live according to your new identity.
5. Pray that your name will not be missing from the book of life.


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