What are we worth?

What are we worth?

As we read through the Gospels, we come to this statement by Jesus—a statement that may at first sound discordant to many ears: “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” (Luke 17:10)

“Unworthy!” What does Jesus mean?

Unworthy does not mean worthless. Jesus did not die for junk. He died to redeem the diamonds that were covered in the mud of sin. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross.

What was that joy? The joy was us, His children—enjoying us for all eternity.

Are we unworthy? Yes. Do we deserve redemption? No. Are we good enough—apart from Jesus—to be admitted into heaven? No.

But Jesus found us in our unworthiness and saw beyond what we can see. He looked into the far reaches of eternity and said, “I will give My Life for you.” He looked ahead. He saw you. And, in seeing you, He saw joy, value and worth.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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