Acts 20:24
24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God (Acts 20:24, MSG).
The NIV Bible says, “my life is worth nothing,” at least that is what caught my eye. I began to bristle a little when I read it. Then I read it again. “I consider my life worth nothing to me.” God is most certainly not saying I am worthless. NO! I am worth a lot to Him. I am loved and thought of constantly by Him. What this verse is saying is I can’t put myself first. As a matter of fact, in many ways, my life would be worthless if I became selfish and always put myself first.
I also looked at this verse another way. I could own the most expensive and famous painting in the world. However, what good would it do me if I just stuffed it away in the closet under a bunch of unused shoes and bags? If I don’t hang it and share it with the world it becomes useless. Let’s look at it another way. I could make the most wonderful meal in the world. But what good is it if it is never eaten?
We were meant to share our lives with others. We were meant to share the love of God with all. Our lives become worthless if we don’t complete the task of sharing the good news of God’s grace.
Lord, I don’t want to live a worthless life. I want to live for You. ~amen
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