You Are Worth It

It amazes me how people spend large amounts of money on stuff I consider frivolous. Back in 1992, Super Bowl XXVI took place in the Minneapolis area where I lived at the time. A man from my Toastmasters club bought a ticket at the last minute for $350 (the average face value was $150). Perhaps I would’ve considered buying a ticket if the Minnesota Vikings played in that game. Tickets for this year’s Super Bowl start at $5,950 per person. Depending on seat location and package details, listings have been as high as $21,250!

Once I visited a grocery store that sold truffles at $999.99 per pound and bottles of wine for over $2,000 each. Days later, two friends and I talked about God not being limited by finances. I pointed out when I’ve traveled on the mission field by bus or train, the Lord often provided money at the last minute when I had to buy the most expensive ticket. It puzzled me why the money didn’t manifest earlier. I could have purchased a cheaper ticket.


Then I realized how much God would spend to help us get to wherever He wants us to be. That includes eternal life in heaven. In the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, Jesus said, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45-46) 


So the next time you are about to put yourself down, remember the price the Lord paid for your salvation. You are worth it!


“How priceless is your unfailing love!  Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.” - Psalm 36:7 (NIV)


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