Firstfruits: Blessings From The Book Of Genesis نموونە

In His Image

The word for “image” in Genesis can be translated “representation” or “resemblance.” We not only represent God, but we also look like him! More than anything else he created, we are the ones who bring his beauty into the earth, reflecting the nature, authority, power, and compassion of who he is in creation. We are walking examples of God upon the earth.

Think about the painted sunset, majestic mountains, and brilliance of a starry sky. As stunning as creation is, you are more beautiful still. The glory of his Spirit is in you and releases from you. The master artist, this perfect Creator who breathed the world’s most exquisite sights into existence, says that you are his most beautiful creation. Nothing compares to the delight he feels when he gazes upon you.

It was God’s original intent that we would be like the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sin attempted to usurp our rightful place of rulership, but God, through Jesus, redeemed our calling. Through a humble display of extravagant love, Jesus took our sinful nature upon himself and gave us his righteousness. We are the bride who has been chosen to rule and reign with Christ.

We not only are created in his image, but also have become the perfect partner for Jesus—loved by the Father the same way he loves his Son. We have an equal role with Jesus upon the earth. We present his glory, his merciful and joyous personality, his hope, his wisdom, and his redemption to the world. What an honor it is to be like him!

PRAYER

Father, I love that you put so much care into the way you created everything around me. Yet you bestowed me with the honor of carrying your glory. I’m undone by the grace you’ve shown. I stand in awe of your beauty within me, delighted to represent you and to live in this holy union.

Let every motive of my heart be fine-tuned, flowing in unison with you. I want to look like you, see like you, and walk like you. I want to know you more than any person ever has. Strengthen me with your presence and transform every part of me into your image.