Just Like Daddy

 

Genesis 1:26-28 says that God created us to be in His image. Just like a little child that wants to the wear the clothes of their parents, imitate their walk, their talk and their work, we are supposed to take after Him...and we do. God has given mankind characteristics that reflect His nature.  

We are creators.

The creative gift of God and desire to create is bestowed upon us. We reflect it with technology, skilled trades and art.
That's just like Him- God created everything around us to frame His masterpiece- you.

We are restorers.

We have an eye to see the ability to restore, repair, repurpose- it’s that desire to give something a second chance. God is a second chance God, repairing and restoring broken hearts, homes, lives.

We are social.
We long for fellowship, companionship, interaction. God longed for that so much that we were the result of that longing. He walked with Adam in the garden, He spoke with Moses on the mountain, and He came in the flesh as Christ so that if we trust in Him, we might have the ability to walk with God for eternity.

We take authority.

Physically, we force our will on the earth and shape it to our will. We force the dark into corners, the heat and cool outside, roads into mountains, rivers into lakes. God’s ultimate will be always be accomplished- all of creation is under His control.

So go out and be like your Father today. Do it for His glory...and never forget that you were made in His image.