Some folks have impressive credentials\u2014titles like Dr., Rev., or Esq.\u2014attached to their name. Those designations usually come after years of study, sacrifice, and a mountain of coffee. My pastor, for example, recently earned his doctorate and humbly says, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to call me Dr. Spencer.\u201d But oh, he earned it — and we\u2019re proud of him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But titles alone don\u2019t define a person. Pastor Jonathan is also a husband, a daddy, a friend\u2026 and a fellow believer, just like you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, I may not have a framed degree or a title before or after my name, but friend, let me assure you\u2014I\u2019ve got credentials. And if you\u2019re a follower of Jesus Christ, you do too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s just a peek at the credentials we carry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donna Noble, COG \u2013 Child of God (Galatians 3:26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NC \u2013 New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DW \u2013 Doer of the Word (James 1:22, 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AC \u2013 Ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LW \u2013 Light of the World (Matthew 5:14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MC \u2013 More than a Conqueror (Romans 8:37)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FD \u2013 Forgiven Daughter (Matthew 26:28)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FWM \u2013 Fearfully & Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139:14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WDF \u2013 Worth Dying For (Romans 5:8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FB \u2013 Fruit Bearer (John 15:5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the best part? No tuition required. No entrance exam. These aren\u2019t earned — they\u2019re received by grace through faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our God-given credentials don\u2019t come from earthly institutions; they come from belonging to Him. And with those credentials comes the privilege — and the responsibility — of representing Christ in all we do: with our words, our actions, and the way we love others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the next time someone asks if you\u2019ve got credentials, you can smile and say, \u201cOh, I\u2019ve got plenty.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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