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By Rick Warren â 09/05/2022 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd like to share a Daily Devotional from Pastor Rick with you&body= âGod knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son . . . We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him." Romans 8:29 (The Message) From the very beginning, Godâs plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. God announced this intention at creation: âThen God said, âLet us make human beings in our image and likenessââ (Genesis 1:26 NCV). In all of creation, only human beings are made in Godâs image. Itâs a great privilegeâand it gives you dignity. What does it mean to be made in Godâs image? Itâs one of those concepts thatâs too big to fully understand, but hereâs some of what it means: - Like God, you are a spiritual being. Your spirit is immortal and will outlast your earthly body.
- You are intellectual. You can think, reason, and solve problems.
- You are relational. You can give and receive real love.
- You have a moral consciousness. You can discern right from wrong, which makes you accountable to God. But thereâs a problem: The image of God in you is incomplete and has been damaged and distorted by sin. So God sent Jesus on a mission to restore the full image that youâand everyone else ever bornâhave lost. What does the full âimage and likenessâ of God look like? It looks like Jesus Christ! The Bible says: âGod knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son . . . We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in himâ (Romans 8:29 The Message). The Bible says Jesus is âthe exact likeness of Godâ (2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT), âthe visible image of the invisible Godâ (Colossians 1:15 NLT), and âthe exact representation of his beingâ (Hebrews 1:3 NIV). People often use the phrase âlike father, like sonâ to refer to family resemblance. When people see my likeness in my kids, it pleases me. In the same way, God wants his children to bear his image and likeness. The Bible says you were âcreated to be like Godâtruly righteous and holyâ (Ephesians 4:24 NLT). Live like an image bearer today so that when people look at you, theyâll think of how much youâre like your heavenly Father! [PLAY todayâs audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - In what ways are you striving to become more like Christ?
- What are some ways people would say you already resemble Christ?
- What Christ-like characteristics do you want to start developing in your life? You canât become Christ-like without knowing Christ. You can start your journey with Jesus by believing in him and confessing your sins. If youâre ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, start by praying this simple prayer: âDear God, I know Iâm a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I believe that he died for my sin and that you raised him to life. I want to trust him as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life, and help me to do your will. In Jesusâ name I pray. Amen.â If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know. Iâd like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [What Does It Mean to Be Made in Godâs Image?]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd like to share a Daily Devotional from Pastor Rick with you&body= [Get The Purpose Driven Life Book when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( The life youâre meant to lead begins in discovering Godâs loveâand finds meaning in fulfilling Godâs purpose. Embrace all God has lovingly prepared for you with Pastor Rickâs updated, hardcover edition of The Purpose Driven Life. The perfect gift for a new believer or young person whoâs searching for direction in life, this edition has been reimagined to include . . . ⢠Video introductions to each chapter from Pastor Rick
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