Re: Verse reading–Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-25 (day seven)
We are made in God’s image. The Genesis story (God-given. Moses-recorded) makes it clear. What does it mean?
Some say it is rationality. We can think, reason, decide on a level that is much higher than animals. In this, on a small scale, we are like God.
Some say it is spirituality. Sharing the “breath of God” gives men a facility to hear God, connect with Him. God is Spirit. In Genesis, and when we are “born of the Spirit”, we share this identity with Him.
Some say it is responsibility. V. 28 commands us to increase, fill, subdue and rule the world. The Sabbath story (last week) underscores this idea. Completing our task we rest with satisfied hearts. Like God, we are responsible and creative.
What do you believe? Whatever you decide, one thing is certain. Our true identity is godly. We are like Him. Until we find Him we cannot know ourselves.
