God created man. Whenever I look at the book of Genesis 1:26 I try to imagine what was in God’s mind when he says “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” I can imagine the love the drove the action of uniting with, His son & the Holy Spirit in the creation of man. It was very different from all other creatures earlier created.
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In the Beginning:
In the beginning, when there was a blank canvas. God whose name is Alfa and Omega – (the beginning and the end) invited His partners in the creation of man. He had a purpose for creating man. God looked from where he stood as the beginning and looked down into the end of time. Then God said, let us make man in our own image; after His likeness.
God Creates Man:
God had in his mind the purpose for which He created man. He got on His knees and used His hands to create a being like himself. Just the thought that he got on His knees warms my heart. For every other creature God spoke and it was. But for man He worked with his own hands to produce the perfect being. God is himself perfection. When you look at the works of art in nature around us it reveals to us God’s power. He spoke to life the animate and inanimate things around us and they came to life. You are special enough for the King of Kings to go down on His knees and make His hands dirty. You are special…..
Only the creator knows the true function of his creation:
A machine’s use is determined by the manufacturer; he alone knows the purpose for which he creates it. Anytime an inventor gets to work he looks at the gap in the market for his product. After this he does an extensive research. Then he goes ahead to put together a machine that will meet the need in the market. One cannot use a washing machine to clean the house or use an iron to sweep the floor. These machines are not equipped to carryout these functions. Their functions are very specific.
Read the manual:
Whenever we purchase a machine it comes with a manual. You know that little document that is folded into the box or container that carries the machine. In it, we are given it’s functionalities; the Dos and the Don’t s. The document contains how to use the machine in order to achieve best results and ensure it last long. A glance at these instructions give detailed guidelines on everything relating to the machine and comes in several languages. The manufacturer understands the importance of the end user understanding everything about the machine; and should the user not follow the instructions the manufacture is not held responsible. That piece of paper in the machine that many of us never read is important. Never assume you know how the machine works, read the instructions before you use the machine.
Each one of us is beautiful:
As a christian, you and I have been created for a specific purpose. We too come with a set of instructions – that is the bible. Our creator took time to come up with a perfect you. Yes perfect you, even if you cannot see perfection; or even if others tell you otherwise. Psalms 139:14 says you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Yes even with the things you do not like about yourself – your are beautiful; the one who created you is not in the business of creating junk. Many times we forget who we are in Christ and value ourselves based on what others say about us. And quite frankly we do not feel valuable.
When we go back to our manual, we find out; who we are, why we are here and where we are going. It has nothing to do with those around us; and everything to do with the one who created us. Join me in the next few weeks, as we dig into the word of God to find out; our purpose, our responsibility and our destiny. Have a blessed week.
