"Since thou wast precious in my sight thou hast
been honorable, and I have love thee.
Isaiah 43:4
A young women named Jane volunteers at a
church agency that served the poor and
homeless of her city. One day Jane met George,
who had come in to get some help. Winter was
coming and he needs a jacket and some shoes
to help keep him warm.
He took a seat in the chapel, because the
waiting room was crowded and noisy. When he
indicated he wanted a Bible, Jane went to get
one for him while he waited his turn in the
clothing room. When she returned wth a Bible,
she sat down to talk with him for awhile.
George looked like he as in his 50's or early
60s. His thin hair was beginning to gray. Deep
lines marked his face. His hands were stiff and
he had lost part of one finger. It was 1:30 in the
afternoon, and he smelled slightly of alcohol. He
was a short, slight man, and he spoke softly. He
had come into the agency alone, and Jane
wondered if he had any family or anyone who
knew or cared that he existed.
Jane wrote George's name in the front of his
Bible along with the date. Then she showed him
the study passages.
As they talked, the though occurred to Jane:
George is one of God's very precious creatures.
She wondered if George knew. She wondered how
long it had been since someone had told him.
What if he had never been told he was precious to
God and to all God's other children as well?
George had very little influence or stature, but
God spoke to Jane through him that day, "My
children need to know they are precious to Me.
Please tell them that."
Since then she has made that message a part of
every encounter she has at the church agency.
Ask the Lord how you might share the message,
"You are precious to God." With other today
through your words and actions.
In Psalm 90:12 : So teach us to number out days,
That we may present to thee a heart of wisdom.
If we live wisely, we can approach old age with a
song instead of a sigh.
O satisfy us in the morning with thy
Lovingkindness,
That we may sing for joy and be glad
All our days.
So the principle we derive from Psalm 90 is this:
Since everyday is a gift from God, live each one
enthusiastically for Him.
been honorable, and I have love thee.
Isaiah 43:4
A young women named Jane volunteers at a
church agency that served the poor and
homeless of her city. One day Jane met George,
who had come in to get some help. Winter was
coming and he needs a jacket and some shoes
to help keep him warm.
He took a seat in the chapel, because the
waiting room was crowded and noisy. When he
indicated he wanted a Bible, Jane went to get
one for him while he waited his turn in the
clothing room. When she returned wth a Bible,
she sat down to talk with him for awhile.
George looked like he as in his 50's or early
60s. His thin hair was beginning to gray. Deep
lines marked his face. His hands were stiff and
he had lost part of one finger. It was 1:30 in the
afternoon, and he smelled slightly of alcohol. He
was a short, slight man, and he spoke softly. He
had come into the agency alone, and Jane
wondered if he had any family or anyone who
knew or cared that he existed.
Jane wrote George's name in the front of his
Bible along with the date. Then she showed him
the study passages.
As they talked, the though occurred to Jane:
George is one of God's very precious creatures.
She wondered if George knew. She wondered how
long it had been since someone had told him.
What if he had never been told he was precious to
God and to all God's other children as well?
George had very little influence or stature, but
God spoke to Jane through him that day, "My
children need to know they are precious to Me.
Please tell them that."
Since then she has made that message a part of
every encounter she has at the church agency.
Ask the Lord how you might share the message,
"You are precious to God." With other today
through your words and actions.
In Psalm 90:12 : So teach us to number out days,
That we may present to thee a heart of wisdom.
If we live wisely, we can approach old age with a
song instead of a sigh.
O satisfy us in the morning with thy
Lovingkindness,
That we may sing for joy and be glad
All our days.
So the principle we derive from Psalm 90 is this:
Since everyday is a gift from God, live each one
enthusiastically for Him.
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