DAD'S RAMBLINGS – The Image Of God
Romans 8:29
"For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren."
In the beginning, Adam was created as a "son of God" (Luke 3:38) in the image of God (Genesis 1:26), with mind, emotion and will that reflected God's nature and character – His holiness, His creativity, and the ability to think and choose. That image was marred by sin. But God still desires to have children reflecting His image in the likeness of Christ – in His holiness, His humility, and with His thoughts and passions. We can only bear the image of God by being His children – "among many brethren." We were predestined to bear the family resemblance when we were born again into His family.
I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The person who is born again into God's family will bear the image of the Father.
Have an "imago dei" day. Love you.
Romans 8:29
"For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren."
In the beginning, Adam was created as a "son of God" (Luke 3:38) in the image of God (Genesis 1:26), with mind, emotion and will that reflected God's nature and character – His holiness, His creativity, and the ability to think and choose. That image was marred by sin. But God still desires to have children reflecting His image in the likeness of Christ – in His holiness, His humility, and with His thoughts and passions. We can only bear the image of God by being His children – "among many brethren." We were predestined to bear the family resemblance when we were born again into His family.
I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The person who is born again into God's family will bear the image of the Father.
Have an "imago dei" day. Love you.
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