Living Out Your Identity in Christ | Micah Hale

“Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” – Colossians 2:6

In this passionate, down-to-earth message, Micah Hale returns to the house where his life was radically changed—Teen Challenge. Preaching from Colossians 2 and 3, Micah urges us to not just start the journey with Christ, but to continue in Him. The walk of faith isn’t just about a moment—it’s about every step after.

With humor, vulnerability, and prophetic challenge, Micah shares what it means to secure your spiritual oxygen mask, put on your new identity, and live out the calling God has placed on your life. From personal stories of loss and transformation to strong reminders about gossip, honor, gentleness, and sacrificial love—this message is a spiritual wake-up call.

“Faith isn’t just what you say with your mouth. Faith has feet.”

“Put off gossip. Put on gentleness. You’ve never tried this new wardrobe on before.”

“Stop trying to earn God’s love—He already put His name on you.”

“You’ve been baptized in His love so you can go show it to the world.”

🗝️ Key Themes:

• Continuing to walk in Jesus after receiving Him (Colossians 2:6)

• Depending on God daily—like securing your own oxygen mask before helping others

• The struggle between old identity and new creation

• Putting off shame, gossip, pride—and putting on gentleness, honor, and forgiveness

• Living as a spiritual warrior born and trained in God’s house

• Showing others the love and mercy you’ve received 📖 Scripture References:

• Colossians 2:6–7 – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him.”

• Colossians 3:10–14 – “Put on the new self… put on compassion, kindness, humility…”

• 1 Corinthians 13:11 – “When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”

• Romans 12:10 – “Outdo one another in showing honor.”

• Exodus 6:9 – “They did not listen… because of their broken spirit and cruel slavery.”

• Ephesians 6:15 – “With your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”

🙏 A Word for You:

Have you started the walk, but you're struggling to keep going?

Are you facing daily decisions where your flesh wants to go back, but the Spirit is calling you forward?

God is not finished with you. He’s training you, clothing you, strengthening you—and He’s not giving up.

👟 Faith has feet. Keep walking.

🧥 Put on your new self. You were made for this.

❤️‍🔥 You’re loved—and it’s time to share that love with others.

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