I Corinthians 15:49 ESV
What does a quarter, a mountain, and a dollar bill all have in common? Each of these items host the image of George Washington, America's first president.
Good ol' George. Wooden toothed George. Father of our Country George. At least for my generation and those preceeding mine, facts/fables about George were part of our public school education. Lived at Mt. Vernon: fact. Chopped down a cherry tree: fable. Planned a daring Christmas eve attack on the British: fact. Threw a silver dollar across the Delaware River: fable.
Regardless of whether or not all we were taught about George was historical fact or popular myth, one thing remained constant, his image. Take a look at the images above. Same powered wig. Same slopped nose. One look and there is no doubt it is a representation of George Washington.
Paul reminds us that our lives should have the image of Jesus Christ. Just as one glance at the dollar bill reminds the view of George Washington, one glance at our lives should remind us of Jesus Christ. Our conversation, our actions, our demeanor should all carry the image of our Lord and Savior.
Will it be a perfect representation? No. I am sure that George's appearance varied from the relief of the quarter and the sculpture of Mt.Rushmore, but the image is close enough those who view recall the Father of our Country.
Our goal each day should be to more clearly "bear the image of the man of heaven."
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