Job 19:25 (NKJV) “For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth.”
Psalm 100:3 (NKJV) “Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.”
Isaiah 64:8 (NKJV) “But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.”
Knowing God Changes How You See Yourself! In Job 19, Job declares that his Redeemer lives while he is still enduring suffering and uncertainty. His confidence is not rooted in having every answer. It is rooted in the One he knows. Psalm 100 calls God’s people to acknowledge Him as their Creator and Shepherd. Verse 3 reminds them that He made them, that they belong to Him, and that they are the sheep of His pasture. Knowing who God is changes how they understand themselves: they are not without a Shepherd, and they do not have to depend entirely on their own strength.
In Isaiah 64, the people cry out to God in a time of distress. They call Him their Father and Potter and describe themselves as clay in His hands. Their words acknowledge both their need for His mercy and His continuing authority over their lives. Together, these passages invite us to move beyond simply naming God’s attributes. If He is our Creator, our lives belong to Him. If He is our Shepherd, we need His guidance. If He is our Potter, we must remain willing to be shaped. And if He is our Redeemer, our hope rests in Him. Knowing who God is should change how you see yourself, how you approach Him, and how you live.
Imagine receiving an invitation to an important gathering. You read the date, time, and location, but before putting it away, you notice something that makes you smile: your name is written on it. You do not have to stand outside wondering whether you are welcome. You do not have to borrow someone else’s invitation or convince the host that you deserve to enter. You have been invited by name. But receiving the invitation is not the same as attending the gathering. You still have to respond and walk through the door. You can know that you belong to God and still live as though you have no one to turn to, no guidance to seek, and no reason to change. Belonging is a gift, but living in that relationship calls for a response.
Think about a time when you introduced yourself to someone, and the moment they heard your name, they asked, “Are you related to so-and-so?” Suddenly, the conversation took a different turn. Your name revealed a connection to someone they knew, and that relationship changed the way they saw you. Now think about what it means to say that you belong to God. You can introduce Him as your Creator, King, Shepherd, Potter, and Redeemer. You can speak those names during prayer, hear them in a sermon, and read them throughout Scripture. But what happens when you begin allowing those names to shape how you see yourself and how you live?
It is one thing to know what God is called. It is another thing to live in the relationship those names describe. Psalm 100:3 says, “It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” You did not create yourself, and you were never meant to sustain yourself without God. You have responsibilities, abilities, and work to complete, but your worth is not something you must manufacture through constant achievement. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. Sunshine, you have purpose, but purpose does not require you to say yes to every opportunity or carry every burden. You are His creation before you accomplish another task, receive another title, or meet another person’s expectations.
Now consider what it means to know Him as your King. A king has authority. Yet it is possible to call God your King while continuing to treat your personal preferences as though they have the final say over every decision. Jesus asks in Luke 6:46, “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” This question invites you to examine whether the authority you acknowledge with your mouth is becoming visible in your choices. Sometimes honoring God means telling the truth when dishonesty would be easier, apologizing without making excuses, or declining an opportunity that would pull you away from responsibilities you already have. Knowing Him as King means allowing His Word to have authority even when it challenges what you want.
And what about knowing Him as your Shepherd? Psalm 23:1 begins with David’s personal declaration: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” David does not merely say that the Lord is a shepherd. He says, “The LORD is my shepherd.” Jesus says in John 10:27, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Notice the relationship: He knows them, and they follow Him. You may not know what the next season will hold. You may not know how a difficult conversation will unfold or whether an opportunity will develop the way you hope. But you can seek God’s guidance through prayer and Scripture, gather the information you need, and take the next faithful step without demanding to see the entire journey first. If you know Him as your Shepherd, you do not have to know every road. You must remain willing to follow.
And then there is the Potter. Isaiah 64:8 says, “We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.” Maybe you have recognized an old response that needs to change, a habit you have excused for years, or a conversation you keep avoiding. Perhaps you are comfortable encouraging others to grow but become defensive when someone offers you correction. Knowing God as your Potter means you can remain open to His work instead of assuming that the way you have always been is the way you must remain. Romans 12:2 calls believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. That transformation requires more than agreeing that change would be good. It calls for a willingness to practice a different way of living. Being unfinished does not mean you are without purpose. It means you must remain willing to be shaped. And now we return to the declaration that began this series: “For I know that my Redeemer lives” (Job 19:25).
Job spoke those words while his circumstances were still painful and uncertain. When you know God as your Redeemer, you can bring Him the parts of your story that you cannot repair through your own effort. You can acknowledge your mistakes without deciding that your mistakes are the whole of who you are. Colossians 1:13–14 speaks of God delivering believers from the power of darkness and bringing them into the kingdom of His Son, “in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Your hope in redemption rests in what Christ has done, not in your ability to present a flawless record. You do not have to deny what happened in your past or pretend that painful experiences had no effect on you. You can tell the truth about your story while continuing to seek healing, establish healthier boundaries, take responsibility for your choices, and trust that God’s work in you has not ended.
Your past may be part of your testimony, but it does not have to be the only thing your life testifies about. Now bring these relationships together. If He is your Creator, remember that your worth does not depend on constant achievement. If He is your King, allow His Word to influence your decisions. If He is your Shepherd, seek His guidance. If He is your Potter, remain open to growth. If He is your Redeemer, place your hope in Him as you continue walking forward. These are not five separate names to memorize and put away. They are reminders of the relationship you are called to live in each day. And that brings us back to Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.”
You can declare that God is your Shepherd and still admit that you need guidance. You can call Him your Potter and acknowledge that an area of your life needs to change. You can proclaim that your Redeemer lives while being honest about a difficult season you are still walking through. You do not have to perform perfection to belong to Him. But do not allow the comfort of belonging to become an excuse to remain unchanged. Sunshine, you have crucified it. You have examined who is leading you. You have begun declaring what you know. Now live like you know whose you are. Ask yourself which description of God do you most need to remember in your present season: Creator, King, Shepherd, Potter, or Redeemer? Consider what that relationship means and identify one way it can influence a decision, conversation, or responsibility before you today.
Let’s Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that I belong to You. Thank You that I do not have to earn my place in Your care through constant achievement or perfect decisions. You are my Creator, my King, my Shepherd, my Potter, and my Redeemer. Today, help me understand what those names mean for the way I live. Lord, as my Creator, remind me that my life has value because I am made by You. Forgive me for the times I have measured my worth only by what I accomplish, how much I can carry, or how many people I can help. Teach me to use the abilities You have given me faithfully while also recognizing my limits. As my King, teach me to honor Your authority in my daily decisions. When my preferences conflict with what Your Word teaches, give me humility to examine my choices. Help me tell the truth when it is difficult, make things right when I have caused harm, and act with integrity even when nobody else is watching. As my Shepherd, guide me when the road ahead is unfamiliar. When I am uncertain, help me turn toward You in prayer rather than allowing worry to make every decision for me. Give me wisdom to seek sound counsel, consider the information before me, and take the next faithful step. When I become impatient with the journey, remind me that I do not have to know every turn in order to keep trusting You. As my Potter, continue shaping my heart and renewing my mind. Show me where I have become comfortable with a response, habit, or attitude that needs to change. When correction comes, help me receive it without becoming defensive or overwhelmed by shame. Give me the courage to practice what I am learning, even when a new response feels unfamiliar. As my Redeemer, remind me that my hope rests in Jesus Christ. Thank You for the forgiveness and new life I have through Him. Help me acknowledge my past honestly without allowing it to become the only way I understand myself. Where I need to seek forgiveness, give me humility. Where I need to make amends, give me courage. Where I need healing, wisdom, or support, help me take the steps that are before me. Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight. Help me speak about myself and others with truth and grace. When I am frustrated, guide my response. When I am disappointed, help me bring my feelings honestly before You. When I am uncertain, remind me of what Your Word reveals about who You are. Holy Spirit, continue leading me beyond these devotional moments. Let what I know about God become visible in my relationships, my work, my ministry, and the decisions I make in private. Help me become a doer of Your Word, not merely someone who can repeat it. And Lord, when I forget whose I am, bring me back to this truth: I am Your creation, I belong to Your care, and You are continuing Your work in me. Let my declaration be more than words I speak. Let it become a life that reflects my relationship with You. For I know that my Redeemer lives. And because I belong to You, I want to live like it. In the Jesus Christ Name, Amen.
Nugget: Knowing God’s names is a beginning. Living in relationship with Him is the daily response. If He is your Creator, remember whose you are. If He is your King, honor His Word. If He is your Shepherd, seek His guidance. If He is your Potter, remain willing to grow. And if He is your Redeemer, keep your hope in the One who lives!
Ladies, you are invited you to join us for 31 Days of Pearls, Praise & Prayer in October!
For all 31 days of October, we will wear our pearls as a reminder to pause, praise God, and spend intentional time in prayer. Your pearls can be a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or ring. They do not have to be expensive or elaborate. The power is not in the pearls; it is just a sign that we are in unity, as our faith is in the Lord.
Each morning, put on your pearls, give God praise, and pray with us using the weekly prayer focus. Whenever you notice your pearls throughout the day, let them remind you to whisper a prayer. Before going to bed, take a moment to thank God for His faithfulness.
Our October Prayer Focus
| Week | Date | Theme |
| Week 1 | October 1–3 | Women’s Deliverance |
| Week 2 | October 4–10 | Women’s Heart |
| Week 3 | October 11–17 | Women’s Health |
| Week 4 | October 18–24 | Women’s Family |
| Week 5 | October 25–31 | Women’s Ministry |
Ladies, put on your pearls, lift up your praise, and join us in prayer every evening throughout October at 7:10 PM Central Time!
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For more information: drjean@kplegacyhouse.org
Blessings…
Love, Dr. Jean…
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