Devotion: How Much Are We Worth?
John 15:13 (NIV)
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
1. Life Is Our Most Precious Possession
Life is the most valuable thing we possess. It is the breath in our lungs, the beating of our hearts, the time we have to love, grow, and live out our purpose. Jesus affirms this value when He says there’s no greater love than to give it up for someone else. Our life is the currency of our existence—when spent for another, it declares that their life is more precious than our own.
2. Sacrifice Reveals How Much We Value Others
When someone lays down their life for another, either in death or through daily acts of love, it sends a powerful message: “You are worth more than my safety, my comfort, even my life.” We see glimpses of this in heroic stories, in parenting, and in friendships marked by loyalty. True love always includes sacrifice, and sacrifice always reveals what we treasure most.
3. Jesus’ Sacrifice Shows God's Astounding Love for Us
Now consider this: Jesus, the perfect, sinless Son of God, gave His life—for you. For me. For all of us. Not when we were perfect, but while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). What does that mean? It means that the cross is God’s loudest declaration of how much we are worth to Him. So valuable, in fact, that He chose to give up His Son so that we could be redeemed and restored.
4. Live in the Truth of Your God-Given Worth
You are deeply loved—not because you’ve earned it, but because God has chosen to love you. Your worth is not measured by your achievements, your reputation, or your failures. It’s measured by the price God paid to redeem you. Jesus didn't die so you could live in shame, insecurity, or comparison. He died so you could live in freedom, purpose, and love.
So take good care of your life—not out of pride, but in response to the immeasurable love God has shown you. You are not worthless. You are not forgotten. You are not ordinary. You are the one for whom Jesus gave His life.
Application Questions:
- How would your self-worth change if you truly believed you were worth dying for?
- Are there areas in your life where you’re not treating yourself as someone God treasures?
- Who around you needs to be reminded of their worth through your love or sacrifice this week?
A Short Prayer:
Father, thank You for loving me so much that You gave Your only Son for my sake. I confess that I often forget my worth and look for it in the wrong places. But today, I receive the truth of Your love. Help me live with confidence, gratitude, and purpose, knowing that I am cherished by You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Final Thought:
You are not valuable because of who you are; you are valuable because of whose you are. Let that truth shape every thought, every decision, and every step you take today. 💙
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How much are we worth?
John 15:13 NIV
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
#1 The most valuable thing we have is our own life.
#2 When we give our life for another, it means we value the other more than ourselves.
#3 When Jesus gives His life for us, it means God values us higher than His own Son.
It sound ridiculous, but that is how much we are worth to God - more than His Son!
#4 Hence, take good care of your life and remember that you are worthy not because you are any good but because God loves you.
Application Questions:
A Short Prayer:
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