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6 Sep: Knowing Whose You Are
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long. Deuteronomy 33:12
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 33:1–5, 12
I wrote a letter to each of my kids right as they hit their teenage years. I did it mostly because I remembered my own teen phase—wrestling with a brutal lack of confidence and just trying to figure out my place in the world.
The main point I wanted to hammer home was our identity in Christ. I told them, “Knowing who you are comes down to knowing Whose you are.” Once you actually grasp that God made you on purpose, you can finally make peace with how you’re wired, trusting that He’s refining you to look a bit more like Him every day.
That idea of resting in our identity is anchored perfectly in Deuteronomy 33:12:“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.”
Moses dropped that blessing on the tribe of Benjamin right before he died, just as the Israelites were gearing up to take the Promised Land. Before stepping into entirely uncharted territory, God wanted them completely grounded in the fact that they were His kids—safe, loved, and fully protected.
That reality check isn’t just for awkward teenagers or ancient tribes. Whether you’re navigating midlife, just starting your career, or enjoying retirement, the foundation doesn’t change. Real security, hope, and love only click into place when we remember exactly who created us and who is watching our backs.
By: June Morton
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Reflect & Pray
How does knowing that you can “rest between his shoulders” increase your love for God? How does this deepen your understanding of who you are?
Loving Father, You created me and You hold me close. Let my identity as Your child permeate my thoughts and actions.