God's Image: You are Very Precious to God
Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth. . . . Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything. "But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it. And for your lifeblood I will surely demand . . . an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being.
"Whoever sheds human blood, by humans their blood will be shed; for in the image of God has God created mankind." Genesis 9:1-7.
"Whoever sheds human blood, by humans their blood will be shed; for in the image of God has God created mankind." Genesis 9:1-7.
Humans are very precious to God. We are so precious to Him that He brings judgment even on animals who tamper with our lives! The reason? Humans are made in the image of God! No human life is valueless! The drug addict; the prostitute, the thief, the rich, the poor, the educated, the illiterate, the smart, the "dumb," the tattered, the designer-clothed, the able-bodied, the disabled, are all equally precious to God because they are all made in God's image. God places an equal premium on every human life.
Reflecting over the image of God in humans should profoundly affect the way we look at ourselves as well as others. We should never discriminate between one person and the other; we should never disrespect other humans; we should never look down upon ourselves. We are made in the very image of God and we are very precious to Him.
So, when you find yourself in a low valley because things are not going as well as they should, or when others are disrespecting you or writing you off because they think little of you, always remember that you are very precious to God because you were made in His own image.
Hold your head high no matter what you might be going through. God, your maker values you more than you can ever imagine! You are precious to Him because He made you to reflect His very image! Remind yourself of that and ask God for grace to reflect His image in you. He will answer because you are precious to Him!
Reflecting over the image of God in humans should profoundly affect the way we look at ourselves as well as others. We should never discriminate between one person and the other; we should never disrespect other humans; we should never look down upon ourselves. We are made in the very image of God and we are very precious to Him.
So, when you find yourself in a low valley because things are not going as well as they should, or when others are disrespecting you or writing you off because they think little of you, always remember that you are very precious to God because you were made in His own image.
Hold your head high no matter what you might be going through. God, your maker values you more than you can ever imagine! You are precious to Him because He made you to reflect His very image! Remind yourself of that and ask God for grace to reflect His image in you. He will answer because you are precious to Him!
Prayer: Father, I thank you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made in your image. No matter what my circumstances may be, help me to always remember that I am very precious to you because you fashioned me in your own image. Amen.