Know God and Know Yourself

Know Your God, and Know Yourself
Devotion by Pastor A. L. Redd
March 11, 2026

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." 
(2 Corinthians 13:5)

Self-awareness is not about people who have the time and privilege to sit around reflecting on their feelings. It is a spiritual discipline. It is as basic to your spiritual life as prayer or reading Scripture. You cannot grow in faith while remaining blind to who you really are, what you truly believe, and where your heart actually stands before God.

To be truly self-aware is to hold an honest mirror to your soul and ask: Who am I before God? It means recognizing your strengths, your blind spots, your wounds, and your calling to be God's servant. It is not for you to be consumed by self-focus, but to be freed for God-focus.

Christ Jesus is the perfect example. He always knew who He was, where He came from, and what He was sent to do. Even at twelve years old, He told His mother, "I must be about My Father's business." That clarity of identity fueled every act of ministry, every moment of compassion, and every step toward the cross. He never lost Himself in the noise of public opinion because He was rooted in the Father's voice.

When you know who you are in Christ, your faith stops wavering and starts walking. Self-awareness positions you to trust God fully because you are no longer deceived about your need for Him.

So today, pause. Examine yourself. Then fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the one who knows you completely and loves you completely. That is where faith comes alive. Be blessed, and grow in His grace.