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Hidden Treasures: Discovering Your Worth in God's Eyes

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"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us." - 2 Corinthians 4:7

 

What makes something truly valuable? In our world, we measure worth by success, appearance, or achievements. Yet Jesus tells a different story through two parables that reveal how God sees us.

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The Hidden Treasure

In Matthew 13:44, Jesus tells of a man who discovered treasure hidden in an ordinary field. Overwhelmed with joy, he sold everything to buy that field. This is how God sees each of us—treasure hidden beneath an ordinary surface. Our value isn't earned through good behaviour; it's inherent in how God designed us.

The stunning truth? Just as the man sold all he had to secure the treasure, Jesus gave everything—His life—to purchase us. The price He paid reveals our incredible worth in His eyes.

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The Pearl of Great Price

The second parable features a merchant who found one pearl of extraordinary value and sold everything to possess it. What makes this meaningful is how pearls form—inside living creatures in response to irritation or injury. Layer by layer, the oyster transforms pain into beauty.

This is God's specialty: taking our wounds and struggles and creating something precious. Where we see scars, God sees pearls.

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Living as Treasured Vessels

Understanding our worth to God changes everything. We are earthen vessels—fragile clay pots—but we carry the greatest treasure: Christ's presence within us. This keeps us both humble and confident.

When we grasp our value to God, it transforms how we see ourselves and treat others. If God treasures every person, how should we interact with them? The difficult coworker, the challenging family member—each one is precious to God.

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Christ: Our Ultimate Treasure

At the heart of these parables is Jesus Himself. He is both the treasure hidden in humanity and the one who paid the ultimate price for us. Hebrews 12:2 tells us Jesus endured the cross "for the joy set before Him." We were that joy—the treasure He was pursuing.

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The Challenge

We live in a world that tells us we're not enough. But God's voice speaks louder. He says you are His treasure, worth the life of His Son.

Don't see yourself through the world's distorted lens. You are a fragile vessel, yes, but you carry the knowledge of God's glory. Live like you know your worth. Love others like you know theirs. Invest in what matters eternally.

You are not just treasured by God—you are also a treasure-bearer, called to help others discover their incredible worth in His eyes.

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