Who are you?

I have to admit, I love the show CSI. It may be the riveting action, the great production or frankly, it may be that I always have loved the band “The Who.” The show’s theme song gets me air rocking every time I hear it. I even liked the Super Bowl half-time show with a vocally worn-out Roger Daltry because frankly, the song just rocks!


The song asks a very important question though, “Who are you?” No, really who are you at the deepest, most secretive places in your heart and life? I have pondered that question for myself for a number of years and would like to think that I have had a pretty good grasp on my identity. As a Christian, I know that the Scriptures declare me to be “the Righteousness of God through Christ, Jesus,” a “joint-heir with Christ,” and a multitude of other great promises. All very true, but the question if not answered for yourself at a core level is simply a pat answer.

About a month ago, my Bishop started using a phrase that frankly, at the time, I thought was really cool, but as I have been chewing on it, has revolutionized my way of thinking about my life at all levels. That simple phrase was this, “I am one in whom Christ dwells.” I have begun asking myself tough questions. Does my life line up with that statement? Are my actions speaking louder than my words? Does Christ really manifest Himself through the windows of my life or have I become so secretive in my Christianity that others may miss what I say is my true identity?

I am one in whom Christ dwells. When you are asked “Who are you” next time, I challenge you to think about that simple statement and as Augustine would have preached, “Always preach the Gospel, and when necessary, use words.”

Enjoy the journey!