In the last post, From Preservation to Promise: Held by Jehovah, we paused with Micah’s piercing question:
“Who is a God like unto You…?” (Micah 7:18)
It is not a question asked for information, but for revelation. It invites us to behold God—not merely to describe Him, but to be transformed by knowing Him.
As we explored Psalms 23, 27, and 127, we listened closely for the psalmist’s testimony and found ourselves repeating those sacred declarations: The Lord is…
Shepherd.
Light.
Refuge.
Builder.
Keeper.
Yet Scripture never allows us to stop at revelation alone. Every unveiling of who God is presses us toward a deeper understanding of who we are. This is where we must begin this new journey.
A Crisis of Identity—and a Biblical Answer
We are living in a time that could rightly be described as a crisis of identity. Across cultures, generations, ethnicities, and genders, humanity is asking the same ancient question:
Who am I?
Old and young. Eastern and Western. Male and female alike are searching for meaning, belonging, and purpose. Yet Scripture consistently offers a clear starting point: identity is never discovered in isolation from God. From the opening pages of Genesis, we are told:
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness…’ So God created mankind in His own image… male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:26–27)
The only way to truly know who we are is to first know whose we are. The more clearly we see God, the more clearly we see ourselves. The more we understand who He is, the more courage we gain to embrace who we are—and where we are—within His purposes.
Identity Formed Through Revelation
This pattern is woven throughout Scripture.
David’s life testifies to it. His confidence, courage, repentance, and perseverance were not rooted in self-awareness alone, but in intimacy with God. Because David knew the Lord, he came to understand who he was, what he could endure, and what he could accomplish by grace.
Peter’s story echoes the same truth. When he declared, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” Jesus immediately revealed something back to him: “You are Peter…” (Matthew 16:16–18). Revelation of Christ produced revelation of identity. This is always God’s way.
Introducing a New Series: God Revealed Through Women
This year, I am beginning a series of women-centered studies—not to elevate women above men, but to recover something Scripture has always held: women’s lives reveal God. Through their encounters with Him, their obedience, their courage, and even their suffering, we see facets of God’s character and His redemptive purposes for humanity.
In this series, we will explore women in the biblical narrative and ask two essential questions:
- What does this woman’s story reveal about God?
- What does it teach us about who we are—and how we are to live in our generation?
Some of the themes we will explore include:
- Skin Deep — The God of Beauty
A study of how God delights in beauty, creates beauty, and uses beauty for His glory. From the daughters of men in Genesis 6 to Sarah, Rebekah, Esther, and others, we will examine how beauty—when rightly stewarded—can function as an equipping for divine purpose. - Covered — The God Who Provides Covering. Looking at the daughters-in-law of Noah and how God, in His mercy, provides relational coverings in seasons of judgment, transition, and impending destruction.
- The God of Justice—Through the daughters of Zelophehad and Deborah, we will see how God responds to righteous appeals, honors courage, and advances justice through women willing to stand.
- Builders—Examining women such as Sheerah and the daughters of Shallum, whose stories remind us that God entrusts women with the work of building—cities, legacies, and futures.
- Keepers of Faith—From little Miriam to the servant girl in Naaman’s household, we will see how faithfulness in obscurity becomes a conduit for healing and deliverance.
- And much more….
Crowned With Purpose
The psalmist declares:
“You have crowned them with glory and honor.” (Psalm 8:5)
Paul affirms this truth even further:
“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], recreated in Christ Jesus, that we may do those good works which God planned beforehand for us.” (Ephesians 2:10, AMPC)
To live an entire life without discovering those works—or daring to walk in them—is a profound loss.
Scripture reminds us that these accounts were not preserved merely as history:
“Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us…” (Romans 15:4, EASY)
“These things occurred as examples for us…” (1 Corinthians 10:6a)
They were written so that we might learn, endure, hope—and live with purpose.
Serving God’s Purpose in Our Generation
My prayer is that each of our lives would echo the testimony of Scripture:
“David served God’s purpose in his own generation…” (Acts 13:36, CEB)
And like Jesus, we might say:
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.” (John 4:34, NIV)
This series is an invitation—to look again at God, to see ourselves rightly, and to step fully into the work prepared for us. Walk with me as we uncover these stories together—and discover anew who God is, who we are, and why we are here.
Reflection Questions
- How has your understanding of who God is shaped—or limited—your understanding of who you are?
- Which biblical women have most impacted your faith, and what do their stories reveal about God’s nature?
- Are there aspects of your identity or calling that God may be inviting you to rediscover through Scripture?
- What “good works” do you sense God may have prepared for you in this season of your life?
- What would it look like for you to intentionally serve God’s purpose in your generation?
Call to Action
As we begin this series, I invite you to do three things:
- Read intentionally. Return to the stories of women in Scripture with fresh eyes—not just to learn about them, but to encounter God through them.
- Reflect prayerfully. Ask the Lord to reveal what He wants you to see about Himself—and about yourself.
- Respond courageously. Do not settle for admiration alone. Allow revelation to move you toward obedience, purpose, and faithful action.