3 Keys to Unshakable Confidence

Is it your appearance?
Your accomplishments?
Followers and likes?
Being accepted and loved?

Have you ever wondered where true confidence and peace come from? Not the kind of confidence rooted in appearance, achievements, or affirmation—but the unshakable kind that stands firm in uncertainty, overcomes judgment, and radiates peace?

The world teaches us that confidence comes from achievement—
From likes and followers,
From being accepted and loved by others,
From a good job, a polished image, a growing platform,
From being well-spoken, attractive, married, or “put together.”
But that kind of confidence is fleeting.
It’s built on things that can change in an instant.
When success fades, when relationships shift, when attention moves on—
So does your sense of worth.
That’s because the world’s confidence is based on performance, not identity.
It’s a confidence that can be shaken.

In John 8: Jesus rose early at dawn to go teach in the temple. He wasn’t just going to give a lecture—He was on mission. He was met by the Pharisees (Godly Scholars in authority) with opposition and rejection. He was questioned, mocked and ridiculed, and called a liar many times.  Yet, 

So where did Jesus's confidence come from?
It wasn’t self-made; and it certainly was not because he was accepted, or popular, or had riches— he lived in poverty!

Christ shared complete oneness with the Father.
In fact, He is the Spirit of the Father in flesh—walking on earth, sharing in our humanity.
Let that sink in.

“If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” — John 8:19

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.” — Colossians 2:9

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12

Jesus knew exactly who He was.
He knew where He came from.
He knew where He was going.
And He knew the authority He carried—over life, death, healing, and judgment.
That authority and identity had been given to Him by the Father.

And nothing—no amount of rejection, questioning, or persecution—could shake Him.
Why?

Jesus identity was unshakable—It was rooted in one thing: He was the Son of God.

And this is the foundation for our confidence too.
Not in who the world says we are…
But in who the Father says we are—His daughters, His beloved, chosen and empowered through Christ.

Confidence and peace are rooted in obedience.
Jesus didn’t just know the Father’s will—He submitted to it.
His clarity came from closeness.
His peace came from walking in righteousness.
He never had to second-guess Himself or wonder if He was doing the right thing—because He was always following the will of the Father.
And God’s will is pure, holy, and right in every way.
That’s why Jesus walked with such steady confidence and deep peace—because obedience kept Him aligned with truth.

Here are 3 truths to build your confidence on:

1. Confidence and peace come from knowing who you are in Christ—
A daughter of God. Chosen. Secure. Deeply loved. When you place your faith in Christ, you are given the right to become a child of God—John 1:12

2. Christ is your light—
When you follow Him, He shows you how to respond with wisdom, grace, and strength—no matter the situation. He empowers you to face rejection and opposition with peace and confidence without being shaken because you know your identity and worth.

3. Christ is your freedom—
Christ is more concerned with your future than your past.
He’s not looking to shame you—
He’s ready to receive you, forgive you, and set you free.
When you place your faith in Christ, your past no longer defines you.
You are no longer bound by guilt or regret.
You are forgiven.
You are free from the heavy burden
You don’t have to carry the weight of what was—you get to walk boldly into what can be as a child of God.

“You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one.” — John 8:15

Jesus sees beyond your mistakes. He sees your heart. And He calls you forward into purpose, identity, and freedom.