[The Glory Unveiled]
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? [ Matthew 6:25 NIV ]
Life transcends mere material possessions such as clothing, food, and drink, despite the natural inclinations towards these necessities. In Genesis, God’s intention in creating humanity was for them to exercise dominion and authority, crafting them in His own image and likeness. Thus, our destiny and essence are shaped by this divine blueprint—whatever our lives will command or become is the result of our likeness and the image after which we have been crafted. Human existence was imparted with understanding through God’s breath, signaling that life encompasses more than physical sustenance. To illustrate this, God decided to test them with food. The consequence of disobeying being separation from Him. Separation from God because we had the image and likeness of God and it is this identity that made us one with God. And so, to live a life contrary to the identity of God means we are unlike Him, hence separation. The Lord Jesus Christ admonishes against fretting over material needs, what we wear, eat or drink, as such concerns can sever our spiritual connection with God, contradicting our divine nature. Our lives are more than these things; our lives are worth the identity of God. We are the image of God, this is why Christ, the image of God had to die as a ransom for us. We are worth the life of God. Embracing this truth, let us daily dwell in the awareness of our divine identity..
Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for showing me that my life is worth more than the things I chase after. Help me to seek you and your righteousness instead. Amen.
Wisdom_Quote: Life is more than food and drinks.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.