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December 21 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26. Much has been recently published about God’s purpose for man. We are to infer that a purpose is the proper motivation to guide us. Yet this verse clearly says that God’s purpose is make man into the image of the triune God. We are to conform to the image of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And the power to accomplish all of this will not come from our decision to follow a purpose—the power will come directly from God and through God. We are to rule as the Father rules. We are to serve as the Son serves. We are to be comforters in the manner of the Holy Spirit. We can be thankful that God will provide all the ways to accomplish this transformation, for any other way would fail totally. Submission to God, repentance, and acceptance of Christ into our life are the keys to opening the promise of this image. No organized plan of man, however well meaning, can accomplish any of this. Of course the fellowship of believers, our prayer life, and our faithfulness in seeking the Holy Spirit will lead to the growth that God desires. Heavenly Father, we rejoice in Your purpose for our life. There can be no higher goal than to become like You. We are undeserving, yet You are forever giving. What joy we experience as we see You at work with us. Thank You and Amen. |
