SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:7 (larger context 12:1-12) – The Message
And he pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail - even numbering the hairs on your head! So don't be intimidated by all this bully talk. You're worth more than a million canaries.
A STORY with two bonus quotes:
When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation, he arrived for a stockholders' meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are you and what do you do?" Without batting an eye, Olds replied, "I am your chairman. Of course, you know the duties of a chairman--that's someone who is roughly the equivalent of parsley on a platter of fish."
Quote #1: People who matter are most aware that everyone else does too. Malcolm S. Forbes
Quote #2: Not everything that counts can be counted. Not everything that can be counted counts. Charles Garfield
AN OBSERVATION:
There is so much in this world that belittles us, diminishes us, bullies us, and generally makes us feel of little importance.
Jesus shared a warning that we would be under consent attack. The world is filled with individuals and groups who would rejoice with our destruction. But, his words are words of encouragement. Never fear or think of ourselves less than how God thinks of us.
Our real worth is measured in God language. If we matter to God what else matters?
PRAYER:
Help us gracious God to see ourselves with the same eyes that you see us with. Help us understand that we have a place of value within your kingdom. Help us, Lord, help us today! Amen.
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