And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. John 8:23 KJV
Origin; the root or source at which something or someone begins or arises is crucial to identifying the nature and feature so related. Origin is the beginning or cause of a thing or person, it is the point of inception or existence. It alludes to the feature, element and character of everything or person it invents or creates. Origin defines originality; originality is validated by origin. When a thing or person does not share the features of a claimed Origin, it is aptly term as non-original, fake, imitation, counterfeit or fraud.
Due to prevalent and pervading incidence of fake or non-original claims, it is standard (now) to trace or validate an item, product or person to its origin. Currencies are verified and traced to authorized printing agencies to assert originality, Educational certificates and credentials are traced to issuing Institutions to verify Origin and affirm originality. Validating origin provides confidence and trust that the true facts are presented. Everything about background checks in our contemporary World (today) is attributable to tracing facts to claimed Origin. Immigration and International travel documents are replete with information to identify native Origin as a necessary identifying metric.
Giving the importance attributed to Origin, it is essential to know one’s origin and realized the attached and attending perks, benefits and responsibilities. It is often asked, “Where are you from; originally?”.
Beloved, the notice and notion of our Origin as Christians is pivotally important to what accompanies us in life’s courses and events; it defines our outlook, perception, response, reaction and the general aptitude to confront life. We manage life from the hidden realization of the truth about our Origin in Christ. About His Origin, The Lord Jesus said, “I am from above” (John 8:23 KJV); whereas others were from beneath; the notion of being from above was foreign but Jesus aptly identified His Origin. He was neither unclear nor apologetic about His root or origin. We must share the notice of this blessed truth and the benefits it provides.
As Christians, we (also) are from where Christ came from, we shall His root and origin; our lives are hid with Him. The Bible says, “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” (Col. 3:1-3 NIV). Notice we “have been raised with Christ…seated with Him” above from where also we share and derive our affection, fondness and likeness. We truly are original (Christians) when we derive life from our origin; above.