How Much Are You Worth?

This is almost not a fair question to ask. Perhaps, it would be better to ask, "how much do you think you are worth?". You may be wondering why I'm even asking the question. Surprisingly, many people don't feel good about themselves. Rejection, the fear of rejection and self-rejection are three of the enemy's greatest tools against mankind. It's because of this that people don't put much value on themselves. So how do we determine worth?


Steveston is located in Richmond, which is part of the greater Vancouver area. Real estate here is some of the most expensive in the country. A simple three bedroom bungalow selling for one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars elsewhere in Canada will sell for five hundred thousand here in Steveston. The price of housing is crazy. It is my opinion that these houses are not worth it. We are living in an inflated market. Not everyone feels that way, because houses are "selling like hotcakes" as the saying goes.


Is value determined then by what people are willing to pay for it?


There is intrinsic value in some things. Houses are made of wood, bricks and mortar, wiring, plumbing and other stuff that costs money. As well, houses, cars, cell phones, clothes and all other stuff have intrinsic value, but often can get inflated beyond their true worth.


You are of great worth. First, you were created by a loving God who designed you for a specific purpose and destiny. There is no one like you. You are unique! No one can take your place and no one can fulfill your destiny. You are special. There is a problem though. Satan has been messing with God's purpose for your life. His attack began a long time ago, and perhaps it has been working right up until now. We're about to put a major dent in the enemy's agenda.


God's Word says that if we sin we become a slave to sin. The wages of sin is death, but ... (We'll get to the rest in a moment). Sin brings death to everything. Our dreams die, our destiny is thwarted, our relationships die and most importantly our relationship with the Lord dies and we are dead spiritually. This is the state that God finds us in, but not the place He brings us to or leaves us. Here's the good part - "...but the gift of God is eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ."


How much are you worth? You are worth the life of God’s own Son!


"For God so loved the world (you) that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever (especially you) believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life."  Many years ago I realized that God was interested in relationships. He's not interested in "religion" or dead rituals. Jesus died for you to bring you to the Father. The Bible describes our condition as being "afar off" and "without God in the world." That has all changed in Jesus. God has placed great worth on our lives!


So how does this change us? Being loved, completely forgiven, receiving mercy and grace have a powerful effect on us. God's grace is His transforming power. He doesn't give us a second chance He gives us a new life. "If any man is in Christ he is a new creation, old things are past away, behold all things are become new." That's what God offers. Invite Christ to come into your heart and life, confess your sins, receive forgiveness and begin to walk in the newness of life in Jesus Christ.

    Pastor Kevin