A young prince seeks vengeance on his uncle for the murder of his father, the king. The uncle, after killing his brother, has assumed the throne and rules the kingdom, and his sister-in-law, the widow of the murdered king, is his queen. Sound familiar? If you were thinking of “The Lion King”, you’re half-right. It’s from “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare, written around 1601.The theme is a familiar one because evil exists in the world and is prevalent around us. The young prince is visited by the ghost of his father, whose last words in Act I, Scene V, are “Adieu, adieu! Hamlet, remember me.”
Too many times we forget who we are and that God is our father and creator. Have you ever wondered, “Who am I?” Satan would have you forget where you came from and that you don’t matter. God wants you to remember that He is your father and that you were created for a purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 tells us “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
When was the last time I wondered about my identity and place in life? About thirteen years ago, I was lost in a sea of conflicting emotions and God helped me to find out who I was and my purpose in life. Since then, I haven’t wavered from the path that God led me to. I’ve been tempted a few times to stray, but persevered with patience and prayer.
When have I experienced the Enemy trying to steal my identity? Everyday. But I survive the attempts and what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.
I can see the work of God in the world around me. As the creator, I can see His hand in everything. I can see his intelligence, His ingenuity, His creativity and His sense of humor. Yes, God has a sense of humor. Just look at penguins, birds that cannot fly.
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