True Identity: The Practice of Remembering

“After Jesus’ baptism, we see why it was so important for Him to remember what His Father said about His true identity: first the devil, then the crowds, and even His own family and disciples aggressively tempt Jesus to abandon His true identity for a false one. Jesus has to diligently practice remembering His true identity in order to resist the temptations, stay on course, and remain fully fueled for pursuing His true purpose, day after day. And the same is true for us” (JOINING JESUS AS A FAMILY, pg. 70).“When we remember to remember Jesus - to re-approach Him with childlike curiosity over and over - we are also slowly learning to live under the influence of His sensibilities. We end up doing the things that Jesus did, worshiping Him through the gracious work of radical hospitality. And as we do the things Jesus did, depending on His Spirit for the strength and courage to do them, we understand His heart more deeply” (THE JESUS-CENTERED LIFE, pg. 146)