Biblical Foundationsਨਮੂਨਾ

Before the beginning of time, God had a plan. He laid out the earth's foundations, and in all his creations, he had a prized possession in mind: you and me. God created man in his image. "Imago Dei" is a Latin phrase that means the image of God. You and I, are created in the image of God. Let that sink in! We are made in the image of the one, true God. As we study scripture, we can understand better that from the first breath taken by Adam to those of us occupying the earth today, we are image bearers of God. Culturally, when describing someone who “looks like their father”, we think of a physical resemblance. When scripture says that we are created in God's image, it does not suggest that we resemble God physically, but rather that we spiritually possess an intrinsic and sacred nature. Our resemblance is a functional reality, more than a structural one.

What does it mean to be the image bearer of God? It means that we strive daily to look more like God. We should reflect on him in how we interact with other people, in our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. We are a representative of our Father to everyone around us.

God created us as male and female human beings. He gave us the ability to think, problem solve, have an imagination, and be creative. God also gave us the capacity to love, care for others, and have relationships. God created us for community. He made us for community and a relationship with him.
• Do you have a personal relationship with God? If not, this is the perfect time to enter into this new relationship.
• How are you reflecting the image of God to those around you? Are you living out the responsibility of "Imago Dei"?

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, please reveal to me the ways in which I need to grow into a better image bearer of God.