The other morning, I sat trying to read and the ruckus outside my window was deafening. The yard and trees in the woods were filled with crows, to the point I immediately posted …
After watching them a bit, I returned to read …
“Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable than any birds!” (Luke 12:24, NLT)
Ravens were considered unclean and common, yet Jesus points out that God cares for them. He uses ravens to point out, not only how God cares for them, but that we – you and I – are valuable to God.
Somehow in reading this familiar passage, I missed this part and jumped to the faithfulness of God’s provision. But for days now, I have returned to read again and again that we are valuable to our God.
Valuable (thank you, dictionary.com):
- having considerable monetary worth
- costing or bringing a high price
- having qualities worthy of respect, admiration, or esteem
We have great worth in the eyes of our Maker. So much so that He paid a high price for us, the life of His Son. In each of us, He sees qualities which He – God, the Maker of all things – respects and admires and esteems in us.
He loves us!
We must allow this truth to sink and settle deep in our souls, for the world would seek to strip us of our self-worth each and every day. Isaiah 43:4 tells us,
“Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell of the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.” (The Message)
Let it sink in today.
Believe it!
God loves you!
You are valuable to Him!
Today I am joining … Testimony Tuesday and Intentional Tuesday and True Story and #RaRaLinkup and Reflect and Leaning on Jesus and Unite .
Thank your the reminder of His Love for us! Your neighbor at Intentional Tuesday! God Bless:)
Thank you for stopping here today. May you know His love more deeply today. Blessings!
Amen, we can never feel worthless as we open His word! 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to visit here today as well 🙂
I remember the day I realized the ravens were more plentiful than what I could see in my own neighbourhood. I had missed something so very simple and was and have always been since, astounded at the greatness of our God and His ability to meet every single one of our needs because He sees and knows it. The greatness of our God became so very real to me that day and yet beyond my ability to comprehend. He amazes me and your post so vividly reminded me of the day He opened my eyes to see further. Thank you for your precious words.
Jeannie, I have been so encouraged by your comments here. Thank you so much for stopping here. It is amazing how God uses the common to speak deeply and powerfully into our lives. May you have a great week!
Joanne, I love when a familiar Scripture reveals a new truth. Thank you for reminding us of God’s great love for us and sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday on Intentionally Pursuing. : )
Crystal, I look forward to linking with you each week. You are such an encourager! Have a great week!
Even though Ravens are common and unclean, it is amazing how God used Ravens to feed Elijah each day. He is still using “common and not so clean” individuals who are now saved – – as messengers of the True Gospel. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us here at Tell me a Story.
Thank you for sharing a powerful insight, Hazel!
Amen, God loves me and I am valuable to Him! Yes if He values ravens He of course values us.
Thank you Joanne. I enjoy your short and beautiful devotionals.
God Bless
Thank you, Ifeoma. You encouraged me with your comment as I have often wondered if my lack of words is a flaw. Blessings!
Singing that song before I scrolled all the way down 🙂 Beautiful.
So glad you were singing it too, Nannette 🙂 We were two part harmony!