The Master’s Touch
In John 8:14, Jesus answered and said to them, “even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going.”
That is such a powerful statement. I know where I come from and where I am going. Jesus lived His life with intentionality and purpose.
We too, should live our lives that way. We can do this only when we have a revelation of how much God loves us and how much He wants to demonstrate His love and power through us.
Do you know how valuable you are? If we are honest, some of us can honestly say we do not.
I want to share this poem with you regarding worth and value:
The Old Violin
‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it hardly worth his while to waste his time on the old violin, but he held it up with a smile.
“What am I bid, good people,” he cried, “Who starts the bidding for me?” “One dollar, one dollar, do I hear two? Two dollars, who make it three, three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three…”
But, no, from the room far back a gray bearded man
came forward and picked up the bow, then wiping the dust from the old violin and tightening up the strings, he played a melody, pure and sweet
As sweet as the angel sings.
The music ceased
and the auctioneer with a voice that was quiet and low, said “what now am I bid for this old violin?”
As he held it aloft with its’ bow.
“One thousand, one thousand, do I hear two, two thousand, who makes it three?” “Three thousand once, three thousand twice,
going and gone.” He said.
The audience cheered, but some cried, “We just don’t understand. What changed it’s worth?” Swift came the reply,
“The touch of the masters hand.”
Once touched by the Master, the true identity of the violin was revealed and its worth went up significantly.
Value is determined by how much someone is willing to pay for it. Jesus purchased you with His blood, because you are worth it to Him.
If you feel like you have no value … remember the price Jesus paid for you.
You are SO valuable!!!
