August 7, 2024
26"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
- Genesis 1: 26-27(NKJV)
The first law that God gave in the Book of Genesis was the law of the seed, which is to produce after its kind. In the creation of man, God followed the same seed principle by creating humans in His image.
Other living things may reflect God’s glory, but it is only man that can carry God inside. It is a unique feature that makes man the crown of all His creations. Understanding how special we are and the similarities we draw from God should evoke the light of God in us.
Being made in the 'image of God' means humans possess divine attributes such as rationale, morality, and relational abilities, reflecting God's likeness and carrying His essence within us.
Following the above principle, a seed may appear small but in it lies a tree. This concept of being made in the "image of God" implies that humans possess certain divine attributes such as rationale, morality, and the ability to form relationships which other living things cannot boast of.
Our spirit was also carved out of God’s image to reflect Him and have a semblance of Him. Therefore, our thoughts, words, and actions should mirror His likeness. After all, our bodies are mere vessels housing our spirit.
Adam and Mary are prime examples of these divine attributes. Adam was given dominion and authority over all living creatures, reflecting God's sovereign rule over creation. He acted as a steward of God's creation, tasked with managing and caring for the earth and its inhabitants. Mary was able to carry Jesus Christ to term with her physical state as a virgin through the help of the Holy Spirit.
The possibilities that being aligned with the Holy Spirit presents are endless. Every decision we make as children of God comes with an in-built roadmap that directs us towards the destiny God has planned for us; one of peace to give an expected end. It is important to be aware of whose image we reflect as children of God. There should be a consciousness that we do not only look like our parents; we are the likeness of God, and we should act like it.
We are not alone and, in every situation, - no matter how bleak or exciting, we should be able to find God. Our countenance should reflect His thoughts, and our actions should reflect His nature.
Song of Worship
I’m working in power - 1x
I’m working miracles - 1x
I live a life of favor - 1x
I know who I am - 1x
Song I know who I am by Sinach
Prayer - Dear Lord, thank you for considering me worthy to be created in your image. May I always recognize your presence in every situation and stand in the consciousness of who I am because of You in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bible in 1 year: Psalms 74-76
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