Cardboard, really?

 I heard a bunch of years ago that those who handle cardboard on a daily basis wear down their fingerprints. Apparently, some criminals even choose such jobs in order to create "blank" fingerprints. The reality is that your ridges grow back. Here is an article in the Scientific American with other citations, if you really want to go down that rabbit hole on a snowy day. 

The phrase "exact imprint" made me think of the uniqueness of fingerprints, but extended into the entire being of God. This is how I think of this verse. It is a different angle on understanding the Trinity. We can't repeat or easily remove who we are, our identities, or our fingerprints, but God has done that while remaining one and true, unconfused and clear.

As I look at the beauty of creation today, I am deeply grateful the God is the master of uniqueness, identity, and singular in capability.

Hebrews 1:1-4

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Loving God, you have made me and everything that exists. We give you thanks for Creation, for family, for friends, for many blessings...

We give you thanks for your watchful care over us and all who are in need, sick or suffering in any way...

Lord, we lift your name up high, as high as we can go, knowing our songs are not loud or joyful enough. We pray that our praise is pleasing in your hearing, this day and always. In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.