You were made in the image of the all knowing, all encompassing, awesome God of the universe. The God that created the land and the sea and the stars in the sky - He created you. And being created in His image, God said we were, "very good."
Jefferson Bethke, in his book Jesus > Religion states, "The fact that we can create is a sign we are created in his image. No other creatures have this ability to create. Sure, some animals can build and work, but they can't create. They can't make something out of nothing. I've yet to see a horse write a screenplay for an award-winning movie or a shark paint a sunset on canvas. Only humans are uniquely wired to create."
So here we are. Of all of the things that exist in this universe, God chose man to bear His image - and His image is in you. The God of the universe created you and He knows your name. Furthermore, He made humans the most incredible of all creation. So ask yourself the following:
How does being created in His image change the way you look at yourself in the mirror?
How does knowing that you bear some form of God's nature and reflection in you change the way you approach life?
Want to read more about this topic? I suggest the following books:
Jesus > Religion by Jefferson Bethke
Who Do You Think You Are?: Finding Your True Identity in Christ by Mark Driscoll
Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe by Mark Driscoll
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