New Name, New You - Pursuing Presence

30/03/2025

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Episode Synopsis

After a life marked by deception and struggle, Jacob experiences a profound transformation when God reminds him of the new identity he’s been given—no longer the deceiver, but Israel, one God fights for. This shift reflects the deeper truth available to all who turn from sin and toward Jesus: God gives a renewed identity not based on performance, but on his grace. Jacob’s life turns on a moment of grace where he's called to live as who he really is, not who he was. It’s a call echoed to everyone—put away idols, turn from what enslaves, and live in the freedom of who God now says you are. There's a challenge in remembering and walking out this new reality, especially when the past clings tightly or the struggles don’t vanish overnight. But the truth remains: when we are in Christ, we are made new, adopted into family, and called to live each day from that truth. When we repent, God gives us a new identity and makes us family.