Daily Christian Devotion

Remove That Veil To Reveal Your Identity

“And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.”

Galatians 4:6-7 (ESV)

There was once a very famous American pop singer who had a habit of covering his children’s faces with veils whenever they were taken out in public. No one knew what his children looked like. They could walk without attention because their identity was hidden. But if the world had known who their father was, those children would have been treated differently—honored, noticed, and given special privileges simply because of who they belonged to.

When their father passed away suddenly, everything changed. The veil was removed, and the whole world finally saw who they were. Cameras, lights, and media attention surrounded them—not because of anything they achieved, but because of the identity tied to their father.

Not every death brings privilege—but one death did.

The death of Jesus Christ opened a door the world could never shut. Sin once separated us from the Father. Shame, guilt, bondage, and darkness acted like a veil—hiding our true identity. But when Jesus died, Scripture says the veil in the temple—the one separating the Holy of Holies where God’s presence dwells—was torn from top to bottom. God removed the barrier. Jesus became the Mediator, destroying every man-made protocol to reach the Father.

Through His blood, our true identity is revealed:

We are children of the Most High.

We have access to the throne room.

We have the privilege to call Him Abba—Father.

ABBA is more than a word; it is intimacy. A child deeply loved does not call their father “parental figure”—they say: Daddy… Papa… Appa.

ABBA carries emotion, relationship, belonging.

Yet sadly, tradition, legalism, false teaching, and ignorance still veil many believers. That veil is useless—it does not protect you. It only prevents you from enjoying what is already yours in Christ.

You are chosen—not because of who you are—but because of who He is.

You were loved first.

You were known first.

You were adopted into His family through grace.

The inheritance God promised Abraham also belongs to you because you are part of His lineage—His covenant—His household.

God never hesitates when He calls you His son or daughter—it is often we who hesitate to believe it.

Jesus died to reveal your identity as Heaven sees it.

The world may label you, judge you, or define you—but those labels will never replace the truth:

You are a child of God.

And when you accept the Father’s invitation of adoption, all of Heaven turns its attention toward you and rejoices.

So remove the veil.

Walk in the identity Christ gave you.

Let the world see who your Father is…

and where you truly belong.

Prayer

Abba Father, help me to fully walk in the identity You have given me. Remove every veil of fear, shame, or limitation that keeps me from knowing You deeply. Teach me to live as Your child—with confidence, intimacy, and joy. Thank You for adopting me, redeeming me, and calling me Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

A Very Present Help

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

Many years ago, during a harsh winter in the early north east part of America, I had an encounter I will never forget.

It was the day after a heavy snowfall. The roads were not completely cleared, with piles of snow pushed up on both sides—almost four to five feet high. Though the plows had passed through, the roads were still icy and slippery. I needed to drive my daughter to school from our apartment complex, so I carefully got into the car and began to drive.

Those who live in snowy places will understand what I mean when I say it was quite challenging. As I slowly drove out of the apartment area, my car began to slide. I tried to apply the brakes, but that only made the car wobble even more. In an attempt to avoid sliding into the main road and getting hit by another car, I steered toward the pile of snow. Panicking, I accidentally pressed the gas pedal—and within seconds, the front of my car was buried deep in the snow.

My three-year-old daughter began to cry, panicking because she didn’t want to be late for school. I tried to open the car door, but it was stuck against the snowbank. I took a deep breath, calmed her down, and told her, “Let’s pray and ask God to send an angel to help us.” She bowed her little head and prayed.

By God’s grace, I managed to open the front door, get out, and lift my daughter from the backseat. We started walking carefully on the slippery road toward the apartment office, hoping someone could help us pull the car out.

As we walked, I heard the rumble of a vehicle behind us. Turning around, I saw a snow-cleaning truck approaching. To my surprise, the driver stopped and asked, “Do you need help?”

I quickly explained what had happened. Without hesitation, he jumped out of his truck, got into my car, and tried to reverse it—but it was too deeply buried. Then, he pulled out a tow chain, crawled under my car, hooked it up, and used his truck to pull my car free from the snowbank.

Slowly, my car came out. My daughter jumped with joy as she realized that God had answered our prayer—right away!

I looked at the man—his face radiant, with striking blue eyes—and said, “We prayed for God to send an angel to help us, and you look like one.” He simply smiled, got back into his truck, and drove away.

As we headed toward the school, I noticed in the rearview mirror that his truck was still behind us for a while before turning out of the complex. That truck didn’t belong to our apartment community. Out of three different entrances, he somehow came through the one where my car was stuck. It truly felt like God rerouted him—a literal U-turn from heaven.

Tears welled up in my eyes. In that helpless situation, when we cried out for help, God truly was our “very present help in trouble.”

In today’s world, it’s rare to find someone who helps without expecting something in return. Many times, help comes with conditions or hidden motives—but our God is not like that. When we call on Him through Jesus Christ, He answers willingly, completely, and faithfully.

He doesn’t stop helping us based on how complicated our problem is. He stays with us—from the beginning to the end.

David was a man who constantly sought the Lord’s help. At every step of his journey, he turned to God, and the Lord delivered him time after time.

Even today, when you ask God for help, the Maker of heaven and earth will respond. He is the only Helper who neither slumbers nor forsakes you in your time of need.

God keeps no record of how many times He has rescued us. He is waiting to hear your voice—ready to help, comfort, and strengthen you. He is our Ebenezer—our stone of help.

Like David, when you sought the Lord, He will hear and He will answer.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for being my refuge and strength. In every moment of trouble, You have proven Yourself faithful. Help me to trust You completely and to call upon You first in every situation. Thank You for being my ever-present help and my Ebenezer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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