Do You Know Your Worth?

It is fascinating how people see themselves. I have met far too many people that think they are the answer to all the world's problems. You don’t have to ask them what they think of themselves because they will usually tell you. Then, on the other side, I have known people that are very humble and unassuming. They have impacted the world in ways that most of us could only dream of and yet when asked, they usually say, “I didn’t do anything that everybody else wouldn’t do.” Where do we find our self-identity? Many look for it in their job and their success. Some find it in their financial status and the “toys” they’ve accumulated. Some identify themselves by the friends they have or who they know. Are they all right? Are they all wrong? I think too many people are looking for the world to validate who they are and praise them for what they have done. I ran across an interesting quote, “Ponder how valuable your soul must be for Satan to tirelessly pursue it, and the King to lay down His own life for it.” Take some time to soak in the depth of that statement. The Devil and His dominions can only be in one place at a time and yet they may very well be choosing you to attack because you are a great threat to hell. The Devil doesn’t need you to hate God, just not live for Him. He can’t push you into the abyss, but he can distract you so that you don’t see God reaching His hand down to rescue you. You are valuable enough for the Devil to target you. Even greater than that is the King over all creation believed that you were worth dying for. Your worth is directly connected to what the one who oversees you finds beneficial. You may be looked down on by your fellow workers, but if the boss sees value in you, your co-worker's thoughts are meaningless. The Devil, the world, and our sinful nature keep telling us that spiritual things are holding us back. Jesus says that if you are a believer, you are so important to Him that he is preparing a place for you in heaven. Which of those two opinions really matter? If you said the Devil, then your faith is in the wrong person... for you will never succeed without Christ. If you said Jesus, then never forget how much you are loved. Father, when I am tempted to throw in the towel, remind me of who I am and whose I am. Amen