Affirmation, Part 3

Genesis 1 teaches that we were created in the image and likeness of God. This statement in and of itself allows us to understand the importance that God places on each member of the human race. We need to remember that it has been and in many cases still is the plan of man to segregate and separate humanity into various classes. Humanity has divided us into different groups by race, creed, nationality, social economic standards, and ethnicity to name a few. As we view the plans of unredeemed mankind we need to remember the words that Jesus declares in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son..." Through the willingness of God the Father, and the willful sacrifice of Jesus the Son of God we are able to establish the foundation of our affirmation. Christ died for all of us and through His death on the cross He establishes our worth and our individual identity. What a wonderful thought to comprehend; when the enemy comes to destroy your view of your self-worth you can point back to the cross and remind the enemy that Christ willingly laid His life down for your redemption. Someone needs to stop reading and lift your hands in praise and thanksgiving to God for the marvelous blessing of God's love. Each human being in this world in important and necessary to God. Every person that you encounter in your daily journey is important to God. Every child that you see is important to God. Every senior citizen is important to God. We serve an amazing God that declares His love over us and in us. Let us rejoice in Him today!