Made In The Image Of God

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 

  

  Holding my newborn grandchild in my arms I could pick out features from various family members. It is amazing to see a new creation that reflects the features of a previous generation. 

  God must have felt the same sense of wonder when He created man and woman, Adam and Eve. God made us to look like, and reflect the traits of our Creator.  

  When we see our children fail to live up to their potential we feel disappointment. On the other hand, when we see them excel we feel joy. We are connected to the outcome and success of our children’s lives. How much more is God connected to us as a manifest representation of His glory. And for those who are His born again children, we reflect not only the physical, but the spiritual traits of God on this earth. 

  

It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship... 

---C.S. Lewis 

  

  No human should have a mean thought about themselves. You are made in the image of a God that it will take an eternity to begin to comprehend His majesty and glory. We are so much like Him, it is no wonder that He cares about how we treat each other. When you offend or harm another, you do not just injure a person, but one made to be like God. 

  My little grandchild amazes me. She looks like an angel, but in truth, she was made to be like God. 

  You may not feel very god-like, but we were all made to be godly. Never forget you are a child of the living God. You are made to be like your Father.  

  Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to never lose sight of the object of Your creation, to make us in Your image, and have eternal fellowship with You. Amen.