Did you ever realize that of all the things that God created, our planets, stars, and galaxies, and all of his magnificent created beings, only mankind is created in the image of God. Neither animals or angels are made in God’s image – only you are!
Scientist and philosopher John Lennox shares a wonderful picture of just who you are in the cosmos when he said: “Both Genesis and science say that the universe is geared to supporting human life. But Genesis says more. It says that you, as a human being, bear the image of God. The starry heavens show the glory of God, yes; but they are not made in God’s image. You are. That makes you unique. It gives you incalculable value. The galaxies are unimaginably large compared with you. However, you know that they exist, but they don’t know that you exist. You are more significant, therefore, than a galaxy.”1
John Lennox shares several insights here. First, while the starry heavens display the glory of God, they are not made in the image of God. However, when we praise God, not only do we glorify Him, but we as image bearers of God bring great joy to the Creator of the universe.
Second, and I love this, we know that the galaxies exist, but they don’t know that we exist! While the galaxies are super-giant and awe inspiring, they are only inanimate objects that can’t think, and feel, but only exist to display how awesome their Creator is. We, however, can not only praise God for His vast creation but we can interact and bond with our Creator and enjoy this fabulous intimacy that only human beings can experience. My friends we were created for worship, created for relationship, and created to spend eternity praising and enjoying our unique relationship with the Lord.
And third, because you are far more significant than all the galaxies in the universe, that makes you, as Lennox says, of incalculable value and unique! Next to the Trinity you are the hottest things in the universe. You are a masterpiece of the creative genius of God. You are so special that even when you wandered away from God through sin, He sent His own Son Jesus to die on the cross to bring you back into relationship with Himself. And even though one day our universe will vanish our relationship with Him will live on throughout all eternity!
How exciting it is to know that once we accept Jesus into our heart as Savior and Lord we begin a journey that will never end. And as God’s treasured possession, you will be able to experience total joy forever, in the very presence of Jesus!
1 Quote by John C. Lennox: “Both Genesis and science say that the universe …” (goodreads.com)