Tag: New Identity

When Jesus saw him, he said, “You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated “Peter”). (John 1:42)

When Jesus sees us and calls us, he gives us a new name and identity, as he did with Peter. (See also Revelation 2:17)

But often times, we don’t live up to that new name and identity. Peter certainly didn’t. He was hardly a “Rock” that was steady and stable in his faith.

Yet Jesus sees beyond what we are now to what we will be.

The reason he can confidently call us by our new name is because he is the one working change in our lives. And what he starts, he will complete. (Philippians 1:6)

Do you feel like you’re not the Christian you should be?

Don’t focus on yourself and your failings. Focus on Jesus. And remember, what he has started, he will complete.