Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 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
Notice how you were created:
1. "Let us … " This was so important that the Father, the Son, the Spirit all conferred together and worked together on this.
2. "in our image" Only one creature bears the stamp of the Creator; we are God’s masterpiece.
3. "let them rule" We were created to reign. That is our destiny. Every time we make a discovery about how God uses His power for good, we are making a discovery about ourselves, for we are being given the power to rule.
4. "male and female He created them" No one gender claims exclusive rights to the image of God. Only together, in harmony, is that image complete.
Never underestimate the value of who you are, and of those around you. We are God’s masterpiece. When you speak to another human being, you are speaking to someone who was designed to be a source of eternal joy to God.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.