When looking at the context and verses prior to Genesis 1:26–31, we see God creating the heavens, land, water, vegetation, evening, morning, the sun, moon and stars, sea creatures, birds, and other various animals. Although these are all great things, only one element was missing: humanity. God saved the creation of humanity as the last element of his glorious design. When looking through Genesis 1, we do not see God referring to any other element of his creation as being made in “our image, after our likeness.” You also do not see God giving dominion to the animals or anything else, but to humanity only. This is not just a coincidence, but it has great purpose and intention for us today.

My daughter is almost three, and she loves being Mommy’s helper around the house. She loves bringing diapers and toys and blankets to her brother. She loves helping load the washing machine. Lately, though, her very favorite thing to do is to help make lunches each morning. I am so thankful for her sweet little heart to serve, but honestly, things would go a lot more smoothly and would happen a lot more quickly if she would just watch me do it. Her little hands don’t work too quickly and she can’t read my mind, so I have to explain each step, wait for her to complete the step, clean up after each step, and help her refocus for the next step. Basically, I have to help her “help” me. I sometimes wonder if it is worth it. It would be easier to make the lunches myself. I would get done quicker. The mess would be smaller.

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