Who Am I?

Then King David went in and sat before the LORD; and he said: “Who am I, O Lord GOD? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7:18

A question occurring to many of us in times before and perhaps even right now: Who am I? Some would respond with their jobs, as I often did for many a year. Others might respond with other positions in life such as husband/wife of that person or son/daughter of this person. In bygone days it might be more common for a select few to respond with an inherited position such as Joe, King of Mulfaspoon, a made-up land far away. Then there are those who have their resume ready for just such a question. We seem to have trouble answering that question directly without resorting to positions held or deeds done. If as Paul claims all of those things are like refuse or filthy rags, then what are we left with to answer? 

King David had a great and humble question before the Lord when he wondered, "Who am I, O Lord God?" Perhaps in place of an answer we think might do, we would rather come before the Lord in prayer and ask Him who we are. If extolling our deeds and places will be like offering a pile of dirty rags to the final judgment, then maybe we need to look to One who loves us and has taken our place in the justice of God. Jesus my Lord must have a better answer to the question, who am I? 

In the love of Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior,

Bucky