appreciating value is all about reference; all of Gods dealing with us is to persuade us of our inherent value based on his knowledge of us from eternity; he has always known you, and always loved you! There is not a person who ever lived that can replace you in Gods estimate of you! The treasure you carry within you is priceless, see 2 Cor 4:1-8; 4:7 We have discovered this treasure where it was hidden all along, in these frail 1skin-suits made of clay. We take no credit for finding it there! It took the immense power of God in the achievement of Christ to rescue our minds from the lies it believed. (Greek word there for “earthen” 1ostrakinos, where we get our English word for “Oyster.” It is a great visual picture of how we carry a very valuable pearl within us. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in an agricultural field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” [Mt 13:44] God invested all that he has in the redeeming of our original value! He rescued the life of our design. Our inner life hosts the treasure of the life of our design. Jesus said in John 7:37,38, “If you believe that I am what the scriptures are all about, you will know that you are what I am all about and rivers of living water will gush out of your innermost being!”) 4:8 We often feel completely hemmed in on every side but our inner space remains unrestricted; when there seems to be no way out, we escape within! Please ponder 2 Cor 3:18, James 1:17-25 in the Mirror; also 2 Tim 2:19 The foundation of what God believes about you stands immovable and beyond dispute regardless of human opinion or contradiction! The inscription and impression made by the signet ring of God is his signature in your DNA; he knows you as his own. Let everyone see themselves defined by the name of Christ and depart from everything which does not reveal likeness. 2:20 Even in mega-rich households there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay; a vessel’s usefulness defines its true value. Even though their functions differ, each vessel is equally important. 2:21 Realize your individual value and stop discrediting yourself! You are indispensable for your Master’s use; he knows exactly what he has in you; be ready for any good work! (See 2:12 If we contradict ourselves [behave unlike ourselves], he will contradict us and prove us wrong! Also 2:13 Our unbelief does not change what God believes; he cannot be untrue to himself! ) Mirror Bible
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