On Being in the Image and Likeness of Our Creator

I mentioned here that our lives should display the distinctive excellence of God; that is, we should show forth the glory of God in what we do and how we live. We can do this with intent, because of all creatures we are made in the image and likeness of the Creator.

If you take a look at the first couple of chapters in Genesis, you can see the likeness on display. God had a plan, and then made things, ordered them, named them, and evaluated them ("good"/"good"/"very good" and "not good"(for man to be alone))... and so do we! For instance, someone had a plan to make coverings for feet, made them and called them "socks". I bought some, use them, order them in my sock drawer, and determine if they are still good or not. I do this because I am made in the image and likeness of God. God has made us in order that we have dominion over all earth. We make wilderness into a garden. If, from the beginning Man had been faithful to God in carrying out his task, we would still be in Paradise, but because sin entered the world, we have not ordered our world to the glory of God.

So now, in Christ, we are to live our lives in and by faith, taking our little plots and ordering them to and for God's glory. How have you ordered your life? Does it display the distinctive excellence of God? Is your life characterized by truth, and goodness, and beauty? Faith, hope and love?

On Wednesday, I will continue the discussion. Please feel free to comment.