Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.

The idea of obliging everyone to carry an identity card is very controversial. In England, in particular, where I was born, the idea is seen as very threatening. There is still a strong recollection of the way identity cards were used to persecute minorities in various countries in the past. Here in the USA the idea of obliging people to prove their identity for purposes such as voting is very objectionable to some people.
Some people seem not to like having their autos identifiable either. In fact that was the seed for this devotion. Driving to work this morning we saw several cars with their license plates deliberately obscured, as though they had something to hide.
Identity is one thing Christians should never be confused about. As you read through the New Testament you can find lots of passages that talk about who you are. You can find at least fifty. I’ve selected just a few for a starting point.
I think the text that I headed this piece with is one of my favorites. William Barclay explains it by saying that Paul felt “So great was the change that the only way he could describe it was to say that he had been crucified with Christ so that the man he used to be was dead and the living power within him now was Christ himself.” It’s such a wonderful idea … and matched by the beauty of “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)”. My identity is wonderful — Christ lives in me and I am a new creation!
Actually, not only is Christ in me but I am in him — “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)”.
But wait! There’s more! “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:” (John 1:12). I am part of a wonderful group — “the sons of God” — “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” (1 Corinthians 12:27). The body of Christ, the church, is a marvelous thing.”Ye are the salt of the earth: …“. (Matthew 5:13).
The hardest things about writing this piece were keeping it from getting too long and choosing which few verses to use! So how about it? Are you clear about your identity as a Christian and proud to claim it?