My value is not defined by your view of me. It is not even determined by my own self-image. Nor do my triumphs or failures affect the appraisal of my worth.
In an auction the highest bidder determines an item’s price. What someone is willing to pay defines the worth. Look what Christ has paid for me, I am Highly Worthy!
You may say to yourself, “I don’t deserve God’s love”, and you are right. Thank God that our salvation is not based on what we “deserve” but what we are “worth” to him. It is by His grace that we are rescued; by his love that we are made worthy. Who are you to decide your own value? God is your creator; He formed you in your mother’s womb. He has already decided what you are worth and his Son has already paid the price. You are highly worthy!
Wednesday, 19. July 2006
Jami Leigh, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful image of the auction/auctioneer - I happened on to your blog page while looking for background info for a message about being “worthy”. Would it be ok if I quoted your comments?
I think we all get so hung up on “earning” or “deserving”…it is almost impossible for us (especially Americans), to accept that we cannot DO anything to enhance our worth - Christ’s love for us makes us more than worthy!
Blessings!