MAN- CARRIER OF GOD’S IMAGE AND PRESENCE

MAN- CARRIER OF GOD'S IMAGE AND PRESENCE**Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;...*Man is the only creature designed in the image of God and in His presence. Nothing can satisfy man except God alone: he can have everything and still fill empty because he was designed to be a carrier of God.Moses said to God in Exodus 33:16, *"For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth."* Moses knew that the only distinction between Israel and other nations was the presence of God. The presence of God is our distinguishing factor and if we are wise enough, we should avoid things and practices that hinder its flow in our lives.*John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,...*God chose to come in form of a man of all creatures because he is His greatest investment (His image and likeness). That is why He put a verdict on him because He is not like any other creature, he speaks for God and he has been given the authority over all other creatures including angels who were assigned to serve him. Being carriers of God's presence and likeness is what gives us authority over all the earth.*Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?"*Our ability to exercise authority here on earth is tied to our level of submission (obedience) to the one who sent us. That is why the Bible says that, "and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." Our walk with God is important in fulfilling divine destiny. That is why it is important for our lives to come into alignment with the Word or else we shall make it of no effect in our lives. *Luke 4:1, John 5:19*Jesus was able to punish any disobedience because He was fully submitted to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our advantage and the answer to any deficit we have; we ought to be sensitive to Him because each encounter with Him can never leave us the same. Watch out not to grieve, quench and resist the Holy Spirit because we can only work with Him when He is in charge. God wants to restore us in this season; all we have to do is stay in His presence and be persistent like the widow in Luke 18 such that when He comes, He avenges us speedily.Further study Genesis 1:26,28Hebrews 1:142 Corinthians 10:6Mark 7:13Luke 18:1-8*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*