Reading: Psalm 9:1-9
We read such beautiful description of God's work here. David is in awe of God's work, and in disbelief of the role God has placed us as man in. Everything else in creation is so marvelous and gorgeous, and David can't believe God even gives us a second look, let alone put us just under Him and above all else. We can see how incredible our value is as David sees the big picture of God's creation. We can be sure that He values us and loves us so.
There isn't any better way to put it than Psalm 9.
What do you find beautiful about God's creation?
If God makes all things marvelous, what does that tell you about you?
Reading: Matthew 9:14-38
Jesus had compassion on all people. He valued their lives and souls. We see Him heal many throughout this reading alone, showing that compassion to all around Him. He knew everyone He came into contact with. Even though a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years simply touched Jesus' robe in the midst of a crowd, Jesus knew. He knew this woman's faith and her heart, and she was healed because of her faith. Jesus had compassion on her.
Jesus also tells us to have compassion on others. He cares about the needy and poor. We read that Jesus feels for the crowds because they are lost. And He tells His disciples that there is much work to be done in reaching those that are lost. He tells His disciples to pray that workers will come to harvest. Jesus cares about our hearts and our souls, as well as our physical health, as we see from Him healing. Our hearts should also be compassionate to to all people, as we live with Christ's love in us.
We are to do as Jesus did and heed the call of being workers of the harvest. He values us. We should value others.
How do stories like Jesus healing all sorts of people make you feel about His love for you?
How can you heed Jesus' call to have compassion on others? Who can use some love today?
Reading: Genesis 24:1-67
We can see the value God places on us in the perfect provision He grants us. Isaac and Rebekah were brought together so perfectly as God had chosen Rebekah just for Isaac. As Abraham's servant prayed for direction and success in finding her, God made it very evident that Rebekah was the perfect wife for Isaac. The whole story just comes together beautifully, as all the signs Abraham's servant asked for were there. Rebekah agrees to go back to meet Isaac and Isaac is deeply in love with her.
Every girl dreams of such a beautiful love story in her life. The problem is that she usually tries to take matters into her own hands and dates any guy she can find to see if he's "the one". Here, we see a perfect match up because of God's timing and work. We should value ourselves deeper than trying to find our match through a "date around" strategy. We should know that God knows who is out there for us. He created us, He knows us better than anyone else (even better than we know ourselves), and He knows what the future holds. Why not let Him provide for us?
Our value is greater than what we give ourselves credit for. Why not take the pressure off our own shoulders and let God take the reins in our lives? If we know how much He loves us, and we tell people how much He loves us, why don't we trust Him?
What kind of provision has God placed in your life that was divine timing?
What do you need to let go of and let God take over in life?
We are valued immensely. God created humans just below Him and above all other creation. He sent His Son to die for us and our mess-ups. We can see over and over again in Jesus' ministry how much we are loved by God. Jesus had compassion on the people, and called us to show compassion on others as well. Yet there are times when we insist on taking matters into our own hands and not trusting God to provide and take care of us. But we can learn from Isaac and Rebekah's story that He cares deeply about our needs and His timing is always perfect. You are loved and valued by a wonderful God!
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