Thursday, December 9

What's Precious to You?

Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious… 
1 Peter 2:7

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that investors are turning out in droves to purchase precious metals or precious stones as a hedge against uncertainty in the global economy. The word "precious" conveys the idea of being valuable or costly, highly esteemed, and dearly loved.

The Bible uses the word precious to describe the value of our lives (Psalm 22:20), and of God's lovingkindness (Psalm 36:7), His thoughts toward us (Psalm 139:17), His wisdom on our lips (Proverbs 3:15 and 20:15), and of a good reputation (Ecclesiastes 7:1).

In the New Testament, Peter uses this word more than anyone. In his letters, he calls our faith precious, and so is a gentle and quiet spirit. Our Lord Jesus is precious, as is His redeeming blood. And we've been blessed with His "great and precious promises."

Precious metals will burn up one day; precious stones will be left behind. But our most priceless possessions are ours forever, and we'll enjoy them in heaven as on earth. All that is really precious to us as Christians is ours eternally; for where He is, there we will be also.

Read-Thru-the-Bible
James 3:1-5:20