Gospel Moments (11): Made in the Image of God (Part Five)

Genesis 1:27 ESV

So God created man

in his own image,

in the image of God

he created him;

male and female

he created them.

What does it mean to you

that you have been created

in the image of God?

It is important that we don’t

follow our own ideas

and inventions

but that we take what is plainly

stated in God’s Word

to heart.

As one who was created

in God’s image

we are commanded

to put off our old ways,

our old thinking,

to reflect God and His glory.

When we follow our old ways

of thinking, cling to our desires,

trust in ourselves,

we distort God’s image.

When we worry about

what others think of US…

When we compare

OURSELVES to others…

When we seek attention,

accolades, or

glory for OURSELVES…

We are focusing on OUR

OWN image.

We are to put off the old

put on the new self,

created after the likeness

of God in true righteousness

and holiness.

We must take our eyes off of self,

turn them onto Jesus,

and keep them there

by God’s grace.

Jesus is the exact image of God.

Jesus perfectly reflected

His Father.

Hebrews 1:3-4

He is the radiance of the

glory of God and the exact

imprint of his nature,

and he upholds the universe

by the word of his power.

After making purification for sins,

he sat down at the right hand

of the Majesty on high,

having become as much

superior to angels as the

name he has inherited is

more excellent than theirs.

Ask the Lord to meet

you right where

you are.

Tell Him simply what causes

to take your eyes off of Him?

Fear?

Insecurity?

Selfishness?

Unbelief?

Do you listen to the lies of the

enemy?

Bravely and plainly

tell the Lord

where you see yourself failing

and confess your sins,

your weaknesses,

your shortcomings, your failures.

Put your faith in Him

and not yourself…

trust in His power