“Embracing Our God-given Gender” by Neville Buchanan


Our gender is a gift from God, and it is a key part of who we are. When we embrace our God-given gender, we can live with a profound sense of confidence and purpose.

The Bible tells us that God created humanity in his image, male and female (Genesis 1:27). This means that our gender is not an accident or a mistake. It is part of God’s intentional design for us.

As the psalmist writes, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well” (Psalm 139:14). This verse reminds us that we are not a random collection of cells or a product of evolution. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God who has a purpose for our lives.

When we recognize our gender as part of God’s design, we can begin to embrace our unique qualities, talents, and roles within society. We can also begin to discover our true potential.

Our gender is not a limitation, but a foundation upon which we can build a meaningful and purposeful life. It is a gift that allows us to contribute to the world in unique and valuable ways.

When we embrace our God-given gender, we also open ourselves up to the possibility of healthy relationships. When we understand the distinct roles and complementary nature of male and female, we can appreciate and value our unique contributions. This can lead to harmony, understanding, and mutual respect in our interactions with others.

The Bible teaches that there are only two genders: male and female. This is clear from the creation account in Genesis 1:27, where God says, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

Friend, do you think of gender as a choice or as a gift from God and something that we should embrace?