A person's identity matters very much. Each person carries a history of authority, heritage, character, and conduct.
As we meet people our attitudes and actions may have great consequences. What bearing does this person have in my life? Should I pay attention? Dare I ignore him or her? What are the consequences? Why should I listen? How should I behave?
Is this person I have met a villain, a king, a toddler, a grandchild? “No cookies before dinner!” little Johnny's mother told him. While Johnny's hand was in the cookie jar, his friend said, “Your mother is coming.” Do those words have meaning and relevance? Should Johnny change his behavior? Does it matter who is coming?
Authority and identity may seem to have little relevance to our lives. Then our actions are measured against the identity of a good person whose power and authority are greater than our own.
We may enjoy driving a car at twice the posted speed limit until that moment when we pass a police officer. Suddenly, that officer's identity and authority have a great influence on our choices. He has the power and inclination to change our behavior.
How much more relevant is understanding the glory, the identity, and the power of God? Our behavior changes as we grow to realize the identity, character, and power of the God of the Bible. Where people have “no fear of God”, could it be because no one has taken the time to unveil His identity?
If the enemy seeks to hide God's Word, identity, and authority, then our work as God's ambassadors is to reveal Him. His glory is what we need to know ourselves and what our listeners need to hear about. (John 17:3)
God has spoken. He wrote a Book. Our mission is to use it faithfully, revealing “Who Says?”