Word for Today: 'You are His Icon'

You’re His Icon! · Friday, March 1st ·

Pastor Chris

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).

The Lord Jesus Christ is described as the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15). The Greek word for image is "eikon," from which is derived the English word "icon." So, Jesus Christ is the icon of God. In the same vein, as a new creation in Christ, you’re His ambassador; the representative and representation of Christ. That means you’re His icon.

Jesus said in John 14:9, "…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father...." Then, Colossians 2:9 tells us that "…in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." He was the icon of God to the world. God was embodied in Him.

This same glory has been conferred on us in Christ. The Bible says,"…as he is so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17). We’re His exact image; we’re not going to be like Him, we’re like Him. We mirror Him as "He is"; not as "He was." The One whose icon we are, and whose semblance we share, is the risen and glorified Christ.

We bear the image of the Second and Last Adam— Jesus Christ, the Lord from heaven (1 Corinthians 15:47). We’re the effulgence of His glory; the express image of His person. We’re sharers of His life and comrades of the God-kind. As He (Jesus) is the icon of God, so are we the icon of the risen, victorious Christ.

Think about it, like when you operate a computer and you click on an icon, whatever that icon represents manifests. Likewise, as the icon of Christ, you manifest the personality of our Lord Jesus! Just by touching you, all the blessings in Christ manifest. You’re a bundle of blessings to the world.

Confession

Lord, I’m so grateful, that I’m the icon of Christ. The world is mine! Angels are working on my behalf; and I live in health, victory, and prosperity. The Word is working mightily in me today, and all I see is the glory of God! Hallelujah!

f u r t h e r s t u d y: 2 Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 1:1-3

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Reading Plan : Mark 9:14-32, Numbers 7-8

2 Year Reading Plan : Matthew 19:1-12,Exodus 10

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