Treasured
by Heather Tietz
John 6:37-39
All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day.
As a child, I had a treasured blanket.
It was yellow and cotton with a satin trim. I loved it like a pet. I carried it around so often, and for so many years, that I was eventually able to wear it like a housecoat. No matter how faded, how torn it became, I adored it.
When you utterly love something, you don’t care that others deem it worthless.
If we, as flawed humans, can become so smitten, so loyal, so focused on a material thing, how much more passionately does our great God feel toward us? His love must be stronger, His commitment far more unwavering than ours.
If you have come to Jesus, if you have handed your life over to Him and begged, “Lord, save me, fix me, change me, heal me, help me, make me like Jesus!” then you are God’s treasure. He claims you and promises He will never throw you out.
One day, you will be raised up with Jesus to heaven, a perfected person for a perfect place.
Jesus said we are worth more than the wildflowers, so splendidly dressed by God (Matthew 6:28-29). We are His bride, the true love of a faithful God.
You are God’s forever treasure. Live like you’re so valued today.
Reflection
How do I see myself? How does Jesus see me? When I ask Jesus to fill me and shine through me, I will also ask that I see myself — and all God’s children — through the same loving lens as He does.
Prayer
Dear God, I can offer You nothing but my heart. Thank You for promising to raise me up rather than throw me out. Help me to live like the treasure I am to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
