I Am Made in the Image of God

 

Who am I? Part 1

 

Introduction

During the time of creation, in the book of Genesis, it is written, Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:26-27).

This, of course, is what sets us apart from the rest of God’s creation. We are made in His image therefore was are the primary of all creation.

 

Not the Physical Form

There are some who think that if we are made in God’s image than He must have had a (insert physical oddity); be it: big ears, large nose, huge hands, etc. But that’s not it. It’s the moral code that is part of our souls.

Even those who claim to be atheists have a moral code. They understand right from wrong and won’t upset the balance of the law just for fun. They may not believe in God but when they heed to simple traffic laws, obey business hours, and know what’s right for their children, they are proving God’s existence and that we are made in the image of God.

 

Jesus and Parenting

For example, Jesus said, “If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:11-13). This shows that whether you are a believer or not, you’ll will provide for your children as needed.

But suppose, in each of the above, the child asks for the stone, serpent, or scorpion, do you give it to them? The answer, of course, is “No”. Even if the child asks for the wrong thing, you give them the right thing because it is part of your moral code.

 

Do You Refuse the Gift?

Those who contemplate suicide are those who don’t see their life as a gift from God. God created you; gave you life, the very least you can do is thank Him every single day. Make the most out of the life that you were given because He took the time to create you and that makes you a very special individual. As the psalmist writes, Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward (Ps. 127:3)

James writes, Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning (James 1:17).

 

Conclusion

We can proudly say that we are made in the image of God and that we are His heritage. Don’t forsake this amazing gift as there is only one of its kind to each individual out there.