Good day friends,
I am sure you had a great time reading the Part 1 of this write up:
Today, we want to look at –
The issue of identity:
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (Genesis 1:27)
God created man and this ‘Man’ is male and female. And He called this ‘Man’ – ‘Them’. Selah!
This is food for thought for those who continue to deal with women as mere objects of sexual pleasure, objects of commercial attraction and seduction and objects of domestic relief. Because, this ‘female-man’ is created in GOD’S IMAGE! She is an embodiment of divine power. There should be no controversy about this.
But come to think of it, when identity is not known, abuse is inevitable. Unless the woman come into a full realization of her TRUE IDENTITY in God, she will become a pawn in a game of chess of human definitions and designs.
Woman, you are created by God and only He can define you. Any attempt to succumb yourself to human ideologies will rob you of your glorious destiny in God. Some of this ideologies and philosophies seem to be ok but if it is not God, then it is not good.
The Woman is created in God’s IMAGE:
An image is the exact representation of an external form of a person or thing. An image is a perfect replica of something. The scripture speaks of Christ as the image of the invisible God (Col 1:15). And that as He is, so are we in this world. We make God visible! This is our identity!!!
This understanding will eliminate every form of low self esteem and destroy inaccurate definitions that has made women to become slaves of religion and society. Yes, inaccurate definitions produced identity crises for many women today. They are not sure of what to do and how to be in the world.
“Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world”. (1 John 4:17)
Our confidence to stand against every judgement of man and Satan is that we are created in His image and ‘as He is, so are we in this world”.
This should intoxicate every woman into full functionality and accurate lifestyle according to God’s original blueprint. There was nothing Jesus wanted to do that He couldn’t do because of religion, culture or traditions. He actually challenged all man-made barriers and limitations while here on the earth. I have come to discover that most religious events and programmes emanated from these evil traditions and cultures and they are made to subjugate the woman and to redefine her purpose of existence.
You are CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE, with every required resource to be all that God designed you to be. The ‘female-man’ is not disadvantaged! No one can bring a charge against you. So refuse every religious and cultural charge that is levied against you and seek to make you a less of who you truly are. The ‘fall’ messed you up, but ‘Redemption’ bought you back. Its time to celebrate your true identity! The exact representation of Jehovah God here on earth – nothing less.
Please take time to meditate on these scriptures below. It is written concerning you that:
“You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men”. (1Cor 7:23)
“For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s” (1Co 6:20)
“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us”. (Romans 8:33-34)
This is our ‘code of existence’. This should create a total paradigm shift in our mentality. Because you are bought with a price; therefore; do and become appropriate to this new status and stature. Live a life that corresponds to your new position. Take a different posture, reject slavery, embrace and engage actions that aligns with your current definitions. Let the Word of God change you from inside out.
Now, it is time for every woman to rise above limitations – educational, spiritual, mental, physical, marital, and social. For ‘as He is, so are YOU in this world.
So my dear friend, YOU CAN BE! ALL THAT HE CREATED YOU TO BE BECAUSE YOU ARE CREATED IN HIS IMAGE!!
See you again very soon. And don’t forget to share your godly thoughts as you read this. Be blessed.
