Let Us Make Man In Our Image

Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground." Genesis 1:26

Memory Scripture of the Week –

Genesis 1:20  Then God said, "Let the waters swarm with fish and other life. Let the skies be filled with birds of every kind."

Genesis 1:21  So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that scurries and swarms in the water, and every sort of bird--each producing offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:22-23  Then God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply. Let the fish fill the seas, and let the birds multiply on the earth." And evening passed and morning came, marking the fifth day.

Genesis 1:24  Then God said, "Let the earth produce every sort of animal, each producing offspring of the same kind--livestock, small animals that scurry along the ground, and wild animals." And that is what happened.

Genesis 1:25  God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:26  Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground."

Genesis 1:27  So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

The best was saved for last. God, the Father, spoke to God, the Son, and to God, the Holy Spirit, saying… Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. Human beings have that spiritual quality that no animals have…but God is spirit. He created mankind to be like Him…to commune with Him…to have a relationship with Him. Then He gave man a great responsibility…to reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.  That was an enormous task. All those different animals on the land, in the seas and in the air were all under man’s dominion. God had confidence in His creation—all His creation—the animals and mankind. He knew that He could rely on the man to take care of the animals. This seems to be the only occurrence of man reigning over animals. Once they are out of the Garden of Eden…and after the Flood…there seems to be a different relationship between man and animal. Consider the relationships…man to God and man to animals. Consider your own relationship to God.

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus...You created an amazing world with all those animals on the land, seas and in the air...culminating in the creation of mankind. Thank You for creating me, my family, friends and neighbors…as well as all the animal, plants…and life itself.

Daily Bible Reading: Exodus 28-29

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

As usual every Friday is Feast Day—Feasting at the King’s Table. We can’t live on just spiritual food …nor can we live on bread alone. We’ve got to have some good food to eat and drink blessed by our Lord who provides.

It is always good to start the day with breakfast—the meal to “break the fast” and provide nourishment for the day. So what would Jesus have eaten for breakfast? We know that He ate barley bread—since He fed barley bread from five loaves to 5,000 men plus their families …along with some fish. Barley is so good for cholesterol reduction…and good general health. We can’t just buy barley bread in most grocery stores—so if you want barley bread, muffins or cereal you may have to make it yourself. For a start…how about some Hot Barley Cereal?

Hot Barley Cereal

½ cup pearl barley

2¾ cups water

¼ tsp salt

For a sweet variation:

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp honey

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup chopped toasted walnuts, dates or almonds

For a savory variation:

1 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup chopped sweet onion

1 cup baby spinach, kale or mixed greens

½ tsp salt

4 ounces of chopped cooked meat—ham, bacon, chicken or turkey 

2 eggs – cooked as desired

Rinse the barley well in a strainer and place in large saucepan with water and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until barley is almost tender. Alternatively, toast barley lightly and then cook on high pressure for 20 minutes and natural release for 10 minutes.

For a sweet breakfast:

Add brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and cranberries or raisins and lemon juice and simmer for another 10-25 minutes until mixture is thick and barley is tender. Stir in nuts and serve immediately with milk or light cream.

For a savory breakfast:

Add chopped cooked meat to barley. Add the green and quickly wilt. Cook eggs by frying, poaching or boiling. Divide the barley mixture into two bowls. Top each with an egg. Garnish with fresh herbs, sliced almonds or homemade tabasco sauce, as desired. Enjoy.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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