Souls and stars

Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? – Psalm 144:3

How many stars are there in the vast expanse of the sky? With the help of telescopes, astronomers have discovered galaxies upon galaxies, and clusters of giant stars that make our planet seem like a speck of dust by comparison. At times, that knowledge can overwhelm us with a sense of utter insignificance.

Centuries before the telescope was invented, David realized that bulk and big size aren’t the measure of value. After all, a ton of dirt is far bigger than a 10-carat diamond, but that doesn’t make a dirt heap more precious than a handful of diamonds.

We humans, though small when compared to the size of the universe are the objects of the Creator’s sacrificial concern. As Paul gratefully exclaimed, "I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). Yes, the price tag of Calvary is tied to each one of us.

So picture a set of scales. Put all the stars on one side and your own soul on the other. In God’s value system, your soul outweighs the stars!

Thank God that He chose to love you with the measureless love of Calvary. Have you entrusted your priceless soul to His eternal safe-keeping. – Vernon C. Grounds

Yes, God was great in creation,

But greater, much greater in grace!

For when man had sinned and had grieved Him,

He sent Christ to die in His place! – Bennard

READ: Isaiah 40:25-31

Christ’s death is the measure of your worth to God.