What You’re Worth

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3, 7; 1 Peter 1:18-19

“Sold!” proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn’t minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. “Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder,” Logan murmured.

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” Mom told him. Logan shrugged and continued sitting on his hands as the auctioneer began selling an autographed baseball. Logan had learned to avoid lifting his hand during the bidding. Earlier he had started to scratch his head and the auctioneer thought he was bidding on the item being auctioned.

As they drove home after the auction, Logan asked his mom why people were so willing to spend their money on other people’s junk. “I can’t believe how much they’ll pay for that stuff,” he said. “I thought a few things they sold at the auction were cool, but people paid less for them than for stuff I wouldn’t want if it were given to me! Who decides how much those things are worth?”

“The condition of the piece is important,” said Mom, “and whether the item is rare or not is also a factor. But the bottom line is…well, how much someone is willing to pay for it. That’s really what determines how much an item is worth.”

Logan thought for a moment. “That’s kinda like something we talked about in my class at church last week,” he said. “Our teacher explained that God sent Jesus to die for us—to pay for our sins with His own life. I guess that makes us worth a lot!”

Mom smiled. “I like that, Logan,” she said. “I think you got a lot from that auction—even though you didn’t buy anything.”

Logan had one more question. “Um, Mom, what did I almost buy today when I scratched my head?”

“An old record player,” Mom said.

“Oh.” Logan paused. “What’s a record player?” – Mike A. Dize

How About You?

Do you know how much you’re worth? Because of what Jesus did for you, you’re worth a lot—He paid a huge price for you! He gave His life to pay the price of your sin. Have you responded to that great love? Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior? If not, trust in Him today! (See “The ABCs of Salvation'” in the column to the right.)

Today’s Key Verse:
1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Today’s Key Thought:

You’re worth what Jesus paid for you