The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

"Image & Likeness: Understanding God's Reflection in You"  (2 Corinthians 3:18) What does it mean to be made in God's image? This daily devotional explains how to live out your divine likeness, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:18. Learn how God molds you into His image.           Often, when we think about image, we associate it with how others perceive us, what they say about us, and how we present ourselves to the world. Many of us are deeply concerned about our image, how we appear to others. However, people only see the outward appearance, while God looks at the heart. There is an image beyond human perception, beyond opinions, beyond reputation: the image of God, the image in which you were originally created.           "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness.” The image of God is invisible. It is the essence of God, the nat...

 God is Progressive, Why Are You Stuck (2 Corinthians 3:18) “And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into God’s image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ ‭KSB ‬‬‬‬‬ God is progressive, calling you to advance to the next dimension of His good for you. What you have experienced is not all there is; God is not withholding any good thing from you. As long as you are in touch with the divine presence within, you and God are always moving forward, reaching new dimensions. God is elevating you to greater heights and depths, expanding your perspective and consciousness, even as many people remain stuck in outdated ways of thinking and doing things. We are not living in the past, and God’s progressive nature guides us to embrace the future with new approaches.  He will always lead you from one level of faith to another, as faith is essential to please Him. Your faith will contin...