09/03/2026
Monthly Ramblings: September
Whose Are You?
I recently read a series of books by Charles Martin that centered around twin brothers. Abandoned, basically at birth, with their mother not even naming them. One twin grew to be the hero of the story, while the other became the villain. In one part of the story, the hero’s apprentice asked him how the two brothers took such separate roads in life? He replied, “Identity precedes purpose. You can’t know who you are until you know whose you are. Belongingness matters.” You see, the hero found that flesh and blood isn’t the only thing that brings meaning. It certainly isn’t the main thing either. He found his belonging with the Only One that can bring real belonging.
Too many times we get hung up on the question of “Who am I?” When asking that question we’re starting in the wrong place. First, ask the question, “ Whose am I?” Am I a next generation of whatever my last name is? Am I one taking the baggage from one generation and giving it to the next generation? I belong to myself, focusing only on my wants and needs? Do I belong to the One and Only Chainbreaker?
In order to find our way in this world and to know who we are in this life, we have to look deep within ourselves. Then, ask ourselves a question. “Do I belong to myself or do I belong to Jesus?” Once we fully belong to Him, all the other questions will sort themselves out.
~ Sis. Katie Lamb