Moment With The Master
“God Created Male and Female”
Categories: Moment With The Master"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (Genesis 1:27)
Three times in this verse the word “created” is used- an emphatic proclamation of God’s work in creating humankind. Contrary to fanciful theories of the origin of man, the text plainly states that his descent is from the work of God’s hands.
To further emphasize this crown jewel of his creative work, God said, "Let Us make man in Our image. (Genesis 1:26) As if previous makings were subordinate in importance, those simple words (Let us) describe God’s conscious, deliberate forethought when he made man. With attentiveness and delight he carefully fashioned this marvelous creature in His likeness.
Being like God, man was designed to have an affinity with his maker. God has made marvelous things indeed. He fashioned this awesome universe manifesting magnificent design! The earth with its complex systems is a masterpiece! The creatures of God from the unseen swarms, to the mighty, from the slow, to the swift are truly a wonder. But, only man is called a “son of God”. (Acts 17:28)
This excellent creature was made to resemble his Creator. Unlike the fish, the birds, and the plants, man is a person. He was made like God in purity, innocence, and goodness. He is the highest representation of all of God’s creation!
Then, God entrusted man with what he had made- Then God blessed them, and God said to them,… "have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." (Genesis 1:28) God gave man this great empire to rule- the world and its vast resources. Everything under heaven was placed under him.
While it is true that God gave man this special duty, he also gave him a destiny. His immediate assignment was to rule this world, but being in the likeness of God, he was made to be a companion of God and the angels! Man belongs to two worlds – the earth and heaven!
Thus, God gave man an imperative: "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. (Genesis 1:28) However, man’s focus is raised to high and heavenly goals by Jesus: Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.(Matthew 6:19-20)
Dear reader, you are very special indeed. You were not made to defile your body and soul with the common filth of this world. You were designed for the lofty purpose of honoring your Creator. This is your daily assignment!
By George Slover
