Bear God's Image

 

In Megan Wood’s song, The Truth, the verse, “I was made in the image of a perfect King,” lifts my soul.

Think about it.

The Bible tells us we are made in the image of God, yet my unfocused mind is a burden to me. God may be able to handle multiple thoughts at once, but not me. I’ve often suspected that I have attention deficit disorder (it surely can’t be my fault). Often, it is very hard for me to hold a single thought for more than a few seconds.

How nice it would be if my attention was focused upon God as each thought raced through, filtered through His lenses, measured and evaluated, kept or discarded. Like having a mental sieve made from each of the godly traits, where thoughts pass through and are acted upon, or are captured and tossed out.

This lack of focusing ability leads to poor decisions, confusing actions, and stifles inspiration. It interferes with using my spiritual gifts. But God knows this.

In 2 Peter 1:3, he says, “seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” (NASB95) If we trust in God and study Him, we don’t have to worry. God will continue to guide us.

He equipped us at the factory to live the life He wanted for us, before we were even shipped out to the nursery. He prepared us to do His will for us in this world. To help and bless each person we meet. To show them the love of God through us. To give mercy and forgiveness.

 Blessings flow when we earnestly study God.

As you prepare for your day, think for a moment, or meditate for several minutes, on the awesome knowledge of God creating you with everything you need for a godly life, if only you believe it and turn your life over to Him to guide and empower it.

Heavenly Father, the mirror shows us what the world sees, but the Bible tells us what we are made of. Thank you for giving us all we need to live the abundant life of peace, as we worship and glorify You. May others see your loving image in our lives today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Soli Deo Gloria

 

 

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