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| photo by Pam Williams |
God spoke: “Let us
make human beings in our image,
make them reflecting
our nature.”
Genesis 1:26 (The
Message)
It was all so perfect in the beginning. Adam and Eve had
everything, including a nature like God’s. Then came “The Fall”, (and I don’t
mean the season of Autumn). All humanity now lives under the influence of sin.
Since that time, human nature no longer reflects God's
nature. It takes a life-changing experience with Jesus to bring our sinful
human nature under God’s influence. Galatians 5:24-25 says, “Those who belong
to Christ Jesus have put to death their human nature with all its passions and
desires. The Spirit has given us life; He must also control our lives.”
God’s Word says that when we wholeheartedly trust in Jesus
we receive His Spirit and gradually become more and more like Him (2
Corinthians 3:18).
When I look at other believers, I CAN see something of the
nature of God! What I have learned about God from other Christians? Quite a
lot, actually!
God shows intense compassion and heart-felt empathy.
God gets fiercely angry yet offers infinite patience.
God displays awesome creativity and mind-boggling
intelligence.
God gives unconditional love and unending understanding.
God possesses infinite wisdom and soul-bearing insight.
God is completely sincere and reliably dependable.
God draws us in close and is eternally present.
Be
encouraged!
Pam©2016 Pamela D. Williams
