Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings
Hebrew 10:22(a)
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear
Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and
Error pining
Till he appeared
and the soul felt its worth
Have you allowed your soul to feel its worth lately? Have you really soaked in the fact that you were made one of a kind, the only you that has ever been or will ever be. You are the only you there is, and God wanted you here for a reason. Have you felt that lately, or are you feeling like just another person on a crowded planet?
I’ll bet that’s how the shepherds felt all those years ago. They were not of the upper echelons of society. Shepherds were necessary and people were grateful that shepherds existed, but they didn’t really want to invite them over for dinner! They were lowly people in society, and yet, unto them the angels came:
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your kees
Oh hear the angel voices
The Shepherds heard and saw the angels- it had to be the highlight of their lives, angels filling the night sky- even more than the stars filled the sky!
God could have sent the angel to tell the coming of His Son to the high priests and rulers of nations. He could have sent them to the people that got stuff done and could make a big impact quickly. No, true to His nature God sent the angel not to the ruling class who could force others to worship this new baby but instead He sent them to the shepherds. Shepherds! Normal everyday people! Not even middle class citizens by today’s standard! But God sent the angels to the shepherd because the shepherd’s souls mattered. They had worth to God, not because they were anyone special or important but because they were people created in His image. And He loved them.
I don’t know who has told you that you don’t have worth, but I’m sure that someone, somewhere, in some way has told you that you don’t measure up. That you aren’t enough, but you are. Your soul has worth, so much worth that the God of the universe went through years of miserable life here on Earth, to be tortured to death to save your never ending soul. These verses of the bible were not just written to a people long ago; they were inspired to transcend time to be applicable in your life too, these words were written for you! How would your life change if you believed The All Powerful God of the Universe was saying these following verses to you?
For God so loved the world that He gave his only son, that whosoever, shall believe in Him, shall not die but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
Hebrews 10: 35
The King of the universe sent his Son to die for you because he loves you. He wants you to draw near to the throne of grace and receive all the grace and love He has to offer. He knows how many hairs are on your head, and He want you to live out His love and plan for your life confidently.
I hope these verses encourage you that you have worth, that your soul has worth, and you are loved beyond measure by God who knit you together in your mother’s womb and then sent his son to earth, as a little baby in a manger, all those years ago!
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