From the beginning, the Lord intended for fathers to instill a strong sense of identity in their children, and to speak blessing and approval over them. He demonstrated this ‘father-son’ relationship while Jesus was on the earth. Jesus never lost sight of His identity and He knew how much His Father loved Him.
The day God told the world Jesus was His beloved Son, in whom He was well pleased, was the day Jesus stepped into His destiny. Being that He knew Who He was, and He had His Father’s approval, His character enabled Him to remain steadfast in His purpose and endure all things, without needing the approval of people. Proof of His character was how He always gave glory to the Father when people praised Him.
Today, find your identity in your Heavenly Father. He is faithfully for you, and you already have His approval. Living in Him will cause your character to stand the test as you live out your purpose without needing the approval of others to form your self-worth.