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Sometimes it is difficult to see God in a world now filled with sin. This is why our role as image bearers is crucial. The forces of darkness desire to hide God’s glory and “steal and kill and destroy” the abundant life God created for us (John 10:10). But when God’s image bearers faithfully represent Him, we fight against the darkness. Through us, the world sees Him. 

Humanity now reflects God imperfectly because of our sin. But our Savior, Jesus, is “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15). Christ perfectly shows us what faithful image-bearing is. Every time we choose to align ourselves with Jesus and live as He did on earth, we reveal God's true image to the world and bridge the gap between the invisible and visible realities. 

When I consider that God didn’t need to create humans in His image, I am in awe of His love for us. Our almighty Father is powerful enough to rule His creation without our help. Yet He created us for a purpose: to live in relationship with Him, reflecting His image for eternity. 

-@TrishaHawk

Consider how you steward what God has entrusted to your care. How do you reflect God’s image to those around you? How could you reflect your heavenly Father more faithfully?
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Posted On: October 29th 2026, 01:29 pm
Sometimes it is difficult to see God in a world now filled with sin. This is why our role as image bearers is crucial. The forces of darkness desire to hide God’s glory and “steal and kill and destroy” the abundant life God created for us (John 10:10). But when God’s image bearers faithfully represent Him, we fight against the darkness. Through us, the world sees Him.

Humanity now reflects God imperfectly because of our sin. But our Savior, Jesus, is “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15). Christ perfectly shows us what faithful image-bearing is. Every time we choose to align ourselves with Jesus and live as He did on earth, we reveal God's true image to the world and bridge the gap between the invisible and visible realities.

When I consider that God didn’t need to create humans in His image, I am in awe of His love for us. Our almighty Father is powerful enough to rule His creation without our help. Yet He created us for a purpose: to live in relationship with Him, reflecting His image for eternity.

-@TrishaHawk

Consider how you steward what God has entrusted to your care. How do you reflect God’s image to those around you? How could you reflect your heavenly Father more faithfully?
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christguidesus 3 days ago

christguidesus

What a beautiful reminder that we were made to reflect Him, not just admire Him from a distance. I reflect God's image most simply when I choose kindness and patience in ordinary moments, trusting Christ — “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15, NKJV) — to shape how I love the people around me.

ericawiggenhorn 7 days ago

ericawiggenhorn

Amen 🙌

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