We, collectively as a church, are also worth it to God. The Bible speaks volumes about the kind of passionate love that compelled Christ to the cross:“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.”
Ephesians 5:25-27
Certainly, Ian knew that Toula was worth it. And Jesus knows that you are worth it.
In fact, Jesus could see in advance you trusting Him, you loving Him, you learning everything you can about Him. And that thought brought Him great joy. It was that joy that made it possible for Him to go through with the crucifixion. He did not have to. He chose to.
Because you are worth it:
“for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2
No matter how invisible you’ve felt, or wished you were, Jesus sees you. And Jesus fully embraces you, all of you. Your culture, your language, your very own tribe is all a part of what He embraces about you. And Jesus knows you are worth it. There was never any doubt in His mind. He chose you before the foundation of the world to be part of the family of God. And He is not embarrassed by you.
Scripture assures us that we need never feel ashamed:
“Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame.
Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.
You will forget the shame of your youth.”
Isaiah 54:4
He wants you to live this life with Him at your side and your head held high.
He wants you to know you are so worth it, even if right now your only role in life is working as a Maid in Manhattan.
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