Dec 5, 2018
“You are worthy, our Lord & God, to receive glory and
honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created
and have their being.” Rev 4:11
We may have many
things that are valuable, but few are truly worthy.
What is the most valuable thing you have?
A survey of the most expensive works of art in the world
lists the famous Mona Lisa by
Rembrant to be the highest valued painting.
Insured for over $110 million in 1962, it is now estimated to be worth
over $780 million! While it is difficult
to be quantified into a price, many believe it is worth more than the entire
economies of many countries. Yet as
expensive as it is, the Mona Lisa is
not worth much to a person who doesn’t value art.
If you looked at the most valuable assets in your life, you
would likely realize that while they may be worth something to you, they are
likely not worth much to other people.
Your car may be a valuable tool in your life, but considered junk by
others. Clothing we wear may seem
important to us, but be second-hand merchandise to others. And visa versa – what seems old and unwanted
to us may be the greatest asset for others.
The point: Worth is
not directly connected to value. Your
job pays you a salary based on the value you provide the business (or what they
can afford for that function), but your work may be of extreme worth. Others get paid millions for their work (like
pro athletes), but their true worth is not that valuable.
John sees heavenly worship, and realizes how worthy God
is. In fact, the scene of heaven shows
that God is the ONLY thing worthy of our worship & praise. Our deeds are unworthy, our assets are not
worthy of worship. Nothing we think
valuable in this life is worthy of worship in the next. Nothing except God!
But there IS something in this life that is WORTH more than
any painting or asset or investment. God
says every person is worth far more than possessions. The Bible says your faith is also worth more
than money. That’s because your faith
and family were worth Jesus coming to earth and dieing for. He loved us enough to give his life for
you. That’s one of a million reasons why
He is the only thing Worthy of our our worship!
Take time today to express to God how worthy He is … and
show it by making worship a commitment.
Start practicing on earth what we will be doing for eternity in
heaven. He is truly worthy!
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