In His Likeness
When God created man, he created him in the likeness of God...When Adam was 130 years old he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image. ~Gen 5:1, 3
I do not know why, but for some reason this passage, more than almost any other in the Bible, more clearly describes to me the relationship between man and God. The same exact language is used to describe Adam's relationship to his flesh and blood son as it is between us and God. I've always known that God is my Father, but never really made the connection. I honestly still haven't entirely, but it's clearer than it used to be.
We are in God's likeness the same way that a child is in his/her parents likeness.
It's the same.
How does a child relate to their parents?
Depends on the age and maturity really. There are periods of respectfulness, rebellion, anger, admiration, thankfulness, etc. Why wouldn't it be the same in our relationship with God? We obviously don't want those bad times, but honestly, they're part of any relationship aren't they? Don't those times grow us more than any other?
As I've matured, I've become more thankful for my parents. For their wisdom, advice, unconditional love...and yes, even the discipline that I so hated when I was in those moments.
I think the same is true as Christians. As I mature in my faith, I become more thankful for God. For his wisdom, his advice, his unconditional love...and yes, even his discipline.
You were made in his likeness.
Now, how do we respond to that?
