...made in the image of...

I've had some interesting discussions with people who don't believe the same things that I do about the scripture in Genesis that says we are made in the image of God. It's found in Genesis 9:6. The discussions have normally gone along the lines that God must have two arms, two legs a head, eyes nose and a mouth because look at us. It's what we've got and because we're made in his image he must have the same.

I think it's a little different and it's only been recently that I've actually thought of a cohesive response to the God has to physically be the same shape as us. It goes a little something like this.

Ever had someone walk up to you and tell you that you remind them of someone. You know who they're talking about and know that you look nothing like them. Not even remotely. But it's not the looks that remind them, it's the little thinks. Little flicks of the head, small mannerisms, little speech ticks and other characteristics that aren't physical but still are similar to the other person. I think it's the same with us and God. Once we start hanging around him we pick up the mannerisms and characteristics in our personalities. We start to be infused with love and an eternal focus.

I don't quite think I've done this justice really but it's not a physical thing. I guess as christians we are like looking in the dull mirror where we can't quite make out what's in it but we can see the general outline. we wont be able to see it properly until we stand face to face and can see it for ourselves.