Laura and Dan sat across from each other in the coffee shop, steam rising from their cups. They had been friends for years, often engaging in deep conversations about life, faith, and the universe. But today, Laura decided to ask Dan a question that had been on her mind for a while.
“Dan, do you believe that a 747 jet could assemble itself from a junkyard over, say, five billion years?” she asked, stirring her tea.
Dan chuckled, shaking his head. “Of course not. That would be ridiculous. A jet is far too complex for something like that to happen randomly.”
Laura smiled. “I agree. Now, let me ask you something else—so why do you think the human body, which is far more complex than a 747, could assemble itself from mud?”
Dan opened his mouth to respond, but no words came. He frowned, staring down at his coffee, trying to form an answer.
Laura let the silence settle between them before gently continuing. “The truth is, we didn’t just ‘assemble’ ourselves. We were created.” She leaned forward, her voice calm yet firm. “And not just created, Dan. We were made in the very image of God.”
Dan looked up, his skepticism evident, but he didn’t argue. Laura continued, “The Bible tells us in Genesis that ‘God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them’ (Genesis 1:27). That means we are not accidents of time and chance. We are intentional. We have purpose. We reflect something greater than ourselves.”
Dan sighed, rubbing his temples. “But science—”
“Science can explain a lot of things,” Laura interrupted gently. “But it can’t explain why we have a conscience. Why we have love, creativity, moral law written on our hearts. Science can study life, but it can’t create it. Only God can do that.”
Dan fell silent again, this time nodding slightly as he processed her words.
Laura took a sip of her tea, then smiled. “You don’t have to answer now. Just think about it.”
As Dan stared out the window, watching the people walk by, he couldn’t shake the thought: What if she was right?
Scripture Reflection:
"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
—Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
God’s creation of humanity was not an accident. He designed us with purpose, value, and dignity. Unlike everything else in creation, we were made in His image, reflecting His nature. This means that every person—no matter their background, beliefs, or circumstances—is deeply loved by God.
Take a moment to reflect on this truth. You are not an accident. You are a masterpiece, created by the Almighty God.
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