What is “The Incredible Likeness of Being in Christ?”
First, we look at the fact that one is made in the image of likeness of her/his creator.
As it says in scripture, “In the image of God He created them.”
If you are a seeker or agree with the concept of being created by God, then we can move on to our next point, “Likeness.”
What does it mean to be like God? How can one imagine such a notion?
Likeness means similarity, resemblance, a picture or reflection.
Likeness is birthed in the spiritual world, and experienced in the natural world.
If one were a musician, the spiritual world would be one octave above where we are right now.
As Christians, our greatest example of “Likeness” is Jesus.
Jesus was known in the heavenly realm of God.
When he came to walk among us on this earth, people recognized Jesus as “Immanuel”, God is with us.
Let’s explore this concept further and see how it applies to those of us who are trying to walk in the light today.
To be made in the likeness of God means one who has a similar spiritual appearance, and is recognized by another.
How does this happen?
Someone may be attracted to you, not in a physical sense of attraction like boy meets girl, but an inner soul-to-soul connection.
Perhaps in a flash or vision, you take notice of one who works in the Light of Christ.
You may have things in common such as spiritual background, personal journey or family experiences, etc.
You find yourself drawn to the individual, and a connection is made.
This is an opportunity of transformational growth for both individuals.
If we put ourselves in the divine presence of God by faith in action through prayer, we are supplied with the tools of discernment, and realize the God within another is also within us.
“Likeness” opens the door to synchronicity with self and God, and one who is in harmony with self and God is being.
“Being” or “To Be” means that God has designed you with a special purpose or plan.
Being has nothing to do with what someone else thinks you should be.
When we combine the concepts of likeness and being, it creates a space for the soul to embrace her/his divine connection with all that is God.
When we recognize the “Incredible Likeness and Being of Christ” in another, we can experience it within ourselves, and therefore we are truly made in God’s image and likeness.
