It’s become quite evident that some Church-going Christians have a peculiar tendency to act as if they’re utterly powerless. It’s almost as if they’ve been brainwashed into believing that being a Christian means being weak and dependent. They cling to phrases like “I am just a sinner” as if it’s their life motto. While it’s true that we were once sinners and will always face the battle against sin until we’re in heaven, that’s not our true identity. No, we’re not sinners anymore; we’re free from that bondage. We shouldn’t be labeling ourselves as sinners but as saints – as children of God. Even the apostle Paul, in his numerous letters, referred to those he addressed as saints, not sinners, even when discussing their sins.

Part of the prevailing issue in today’s Church is the tendency to hold onto these little crutches of dependency that give us a false sense of comfort. Yes, we are dependent on God, but He’s also granted us the power to walk in His ways and live out our faith with authority. We should be realizing that we have the potential to do great things, empowered by God’s call and authority. I mean, let’s not forget what Jesus himself said: “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”

In biblical symbolism, snakes consistently serve as a representation of Satan and his darkness, while scorpions are often associated with judgment and wickedness. In Revelation 9, scropions are they are depicted as instruments of divine judgment, targeting those who do not align with God’s chosen children.

In today’s world it’s as if Christians are afraid to fully embrace the identity that God has given them. They should be realizing that they have the potential to do great things, empowered by God’s call and authority.

In Matthew 28, Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

At first glance, this post might not appear particularly significant. You might wonder, what relevance does this so-called “theology” hold? Why should it matter? Well, let me explain its importance. A substantial part of our actions as human beings originates from our deeply ingrained belief systems. It’s a simple yet profound truth that many individuals falter and ultimately fail simply because they believe they will fail, and subsequently, they do. You see, if we perceive our identity as that of a failure, we are destined to remain just that.

However, if we align our self-image with the way God perceives us, a transformative shift occurs. We come to recognize that we are more than the self-imposed limitations we place on ourselves. In truth, we are God’s chosen ones, His favored children, and that realization can reshape our entire outlook on life. We will then start to walk in His authority, with the authority He has given us. Amidst a world where self-centeredness often prevails, it’s essential to grasp the fact that our worth has already been established. We need not fixate on ourselves incessantly because we understand our identity in Christ– We can boldly walk with the authority God has given us, trampling on the enemy and overcoming everything evil thing that comes our way.