My little addition to Our Daily Bread (9/5):
So God created man in His own image;
He created him in the image of God;
He created them male and female.
(Genesis 1:27 HCSB)
Randy Kilgore pointed out in today’s ODB that many often miss the true picture of creation that includes work in the garden not just after the fall. I think we sometimes miss the true picture of this verse also. Mankind was created in the image of God. While Scripture refers to God using masculine terms, no one gender could contain the image of God and both genders contain facets of His image. Even then, it is impossible to have a “complete” picture of an infinite God in any number of finite beings. Just as a painter could paint multiple self-portraits each depicting different traits s/he has, God has left us pictures of who He is. A study of all the works may help one know many things about the artist, but God wants us to know Him. It takes more than an intellectual exercise; it takes repeated personal effort of making oneself vulnerable and truly communicating with the God of the Universe. That is exactly what He wants.
Who am I that You are mindful of me?
That You hear me when I call
Is it true that You are thinking of me?
How you love me - it’s amazing
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- Andy
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