I know it’s been a long time since I have posted, but with vacation and all the other activity going on i’m working on getting back into a routine. So here goes.
I want to continue what I began two weeks ago when I looked at Genesis 1:1 and explored the idea that the first thing we know about God from scripture is that He is a creator. He creates. I left off asking everyone to consider what it means to be made in His image and if there is any relation to the idea of God being a creator. When God decides to make man in His image there are a couple if things expressed for man to do: He is to rule and subdue the earth.
Look at Genesis chapter one and what do you see God doing. God is bringing order out of chaos. Maybe that’s the primary meaning of being made in God’s image. To be God’s bringer of His will to the earth. Think of it this way. Why would an ancient ruler place an image of himself all over his kingdom? So that everyone would know that he is the king. To know that this area is his and is subject to his control.
Can we all agree we live in a world of chaos? How much of your energy is devoted to keeping things organized in your life so you can function. Do you observe that things get better on their own or worse without intervention and someone working at it.
So what I want to explore Sunday morning is how do we bear God’s image in this world? How do we help God take back this world. How can we also create? Everyday you either will bring order or chaos. What do we need to be creating in this world? How about this for starters?
Peace
Love
Kindness
Beauty
What else can you think of and how do we do this?
Barry
Tharsei 
I believe we are created in his image,and given free will, to glorify him as the creator. We want our offspring to look like us and to become good adults. Their goodness, or badness, reflects on the parent.
I believe we are told we were created in his image so we can better relate to him and we know what his image is. We know he is not a god with a human body and a eagle’s head.
I especially like your point that being made in His image is so that we can relate to him in a special way. We can not only know Him but because we share this “image” we can grow in our knowledge of Him. Goes to the idea of relationship. Something that can grow.
We also need to bring Mercy, Grace, Wisdom and Understanding. One of my favorite quotes “Ordinary people who faithfully, diligently, and consistently do simple things that are right before God will bring forth extraordinary results.” In order help God take back this world, we need to realize the power that even the most ordinary have and not become complacent.
Thanks Pam. Well said.