“Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?”
Matthew 6:26 (NLT)
You are extremely valuable to God. He even said in Isaiah 43:4, “You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you” (ESV).
Why are you so valuable to him?
One, you are valuable because God is your Father, and you are his child. The Bible says, “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” (Matthew 6:26 NLT).
Two, you are valuable because Jesus gave his life for you. The Bible says, “You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to him” (1 Corinthians 7:23 TLB).
The fact that you belong to God adds incredible value to your life. When you go to an auction, things that once belonged to famous people often cost much more. It could be an ordinary jar, instrument, or a pair of shoes. But if it was owned by a famous musician, athlete, or president, the value goes up. Would a rock star’s guitar be worth more than one of my guitars? Of course! You see, common things can have great value, depending on who the owner is.
But value doesn’t depend only on who owns something; it also depends on what somebody’s willing to pay for it. I remember reading a story about a girl who was kidnapped. She was the daughter of a very wealthy and influential king. This king put the word out: “Any price will be paid for her return. She’s the king’s daughter.”
You are the King’s daughter or son. You are God’s child. The greatest ransom ever paid was paid for you by Jesus Christ. Jesus came to Earth and suffered for you. God exchanged his own Son for your salvation—for your freedom. Christ gave his life so that you could have eternal life.
If you want to know how valued you are, just look at the cross. The cross proves your value.
If someone has ever told you you’re worthless, they’re dead wrong. You are not worthless. You are priceless. And you are infinitely valuable to God in Christ.
Talk It Over
- While reading this devotional, what did you hear God say to you about how precious you are to him?
- When people don’t believe they have any God-given value, what conclusions do they make about life?
- When you don’t look to the cross, where do you usually turn to find your value?
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FAQs
You are valuable because of who you are.
You are made in God's image, according to His likeness (Genesis 1:26). A long time ago, even before God created you and before He created this universe, you were the focus of His love.
What does the Bible say about us being valuable to God? ›
We are precious in His sight, and by trusting Him and being diligent in our choices, we can share light and truth with the world around us.
How are we valued by God? ›
Inherent Value found in the Bible
He gave us value by creating us in His likeness. In Genesis 1:27 it says, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” For that reason, every boy and girl is an image bearer of God.
What makes us precious to God? ›
You are extremely valuable to God. He even said in Isaiah 43:4, “You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you” (ESV). Why are you so valuable to him? One, you are valuable because God is your Father, and you are his child.
What does God want us to value? ›
So, what are Christian values? Galatians 5:22-26 (NIV) breaks down the most essential and core Christian values in detail. The verses read: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
What does God value the most? ›
We don't know all of God's values, but we know some that He has revealed in the Bible, like Micah 6:8, which tells what God values – to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. In the New Testament we learn about the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:8).
What is a valuable person? ›
1. adjective. If you describe something or someone as valuable, you mean that they are very useful and helpful.
What Bible verse says "I am valuable"? ›
Psalm 139: 13-14 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 12. Christ in me is more Powerful than anything of this world!
What did Jesus say about value? ›
Consider the full text of the first part of the passage from the Sermon on the Mount, partially quoted above: "'Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? '" (Matthew 6:26, emphasis added).
What is the biblical meaning of value? ›
Christian Values — A Biblical Perspective
A value or ethic is a principle or standard about what is important in one's life. Therefore, Christian values are the principles that a follower of Jesus Christ holds as important—the principles of life that Jesus taught. Christian values don't change over time.
The value of Man. Man is given a special role within creation, and is awarded an elevated position. Man shall rule over the rest of creation, and even more importantly, it is stated that Man is created in God's image. This clearly means that Man has divine features and that God has human features.
What is the priceless gift from God? ›
“The gift of the Son of God is a priceless gift. He is the gift that lights our way and lifts us. He is the gift that sustains us through the difficult days of our mortal journey. He is the gift that offers divine love, lasting hope, and true joy” (President Henry B.
What is one of God's most precious gifts? ›
And he sent him as a baby. So, instead of abandoning us or retaliating against us, he offered us a gift, the best gift that has ever been given: his Son. Though we did not honor God as we should, in his unbounded generosity, he gave his very best and most valuable, the only thing he had only one of – his Son.
What Bible verse says you are special to God? ›
Isaiah 43:4 ERV
You are precious to me, and I have given you a special place of honor. I love you. That's why I am willing to trade others, to give up whole nations, to save your life.
How is a person valuable? ›
By definition, as individuals, we are not replicable. Each of us is intricately unique from our DNA to our life experiences; from our value systems and ideals to the perspective from which we view the world. The fact that we are unique and not replicable is the very definition of valuable.
What is the value of human life to God? ›
Human life is said by Christian and Jewish theologians to be sacred because the Bible describes humans as being made in God's image (the 'Imago Dei')3 and also because it depicts human life as a gift from God.
What does the Bible say about life being valuable? ›
You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit. As one of the 10 Commandments, God teaches that He values and protects life, and if someone wrongfully takes it, they will be held accountable. You shall not murder.
What makes something valuable to someone? ›
For example, someone might place a high value on a unique item or collectible because it holds personal meaning or sentiment for them. Something may be priceless to one person, and worthless to another. The ultimate subjective factor is someone's taste.
