" MY WORTH "

Good Day All,

This is a very solemn week in the Christian faith and yet the way it ends and next week begins defines Christianity. You might want to ask was I worth it... The Lord Jesus Christ layed down His life for you, I'd say that you're worth it.

" WORTH " The value of something measured by its qualities; equal in value, having sufficient worth; merit, excellence.

Those of us who feel pretty good about ourselves most likely walk around with our heads held high. OK, now raise your hands if you're not feeling too good about yourself, and you're feeling like you're not worth very much. Well, Jesus said that the Father is aware of everything that happens, EVERYTHING. Now allow your mind to gravitate towards anything, and everything now who do you come up with? You, your person is in there somewhere, so pick yourself up, and dust yourself off and look up to Jesus. God will never forsake anyone who seeks Him. When you're feeling down, don't think that the rest of us never have times when we're down, and maybe even feeling sorry for ourselves. God's promise does not mean that those of us who trust in Him will escape loss or suffering; it means that God himself will never leave us no matter what we face. Jesus said that God is aware of everything that happens even to sparrows, and you are far more valuable to Him than they are. You are so valuable that God sent His only Son to die for you. " For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16). Because God places such value on you, you need never fear personal threats or difficult trials. Now in my opinion the real test of value is how well something holds up under the wear, tear, and abuse of everyday life.

Jesus showed us that when you love someone dearly, you are willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice. The Father paid a steep price with the life of his Son the highest price He could pay, now do you think that you're of little value? The real value of a person is inside, not outside. Although a person's body or their speech or even their brain power may be deformed, etc that person inside is no less valuable to God. When you feel repulsed by someone, stop and remember how God feels about that person ...and about you. You are worth this much... now picture Jesus stretching out His loving arms and laying down His precious life for you.

Until Next Time...

Jim