MAY 1, 2013
All
That Is Precious
Read: 1 Peter 2:1-10
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected
indeed by men, but chosen by God
and precious. —1 Peter
2:4
Throughout
my life, I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. I have boxes of things that
at one
time were important but over time have lost their intrigue. And, as an
unrepentant collector, I’ve realized that the thrill is in searching for and
acquiring
a new piece to add to the collection. Then my attention turns toward
the hunt for
the next item.
While
we pile up many things that are important to us, very little of it is really
precious. In fact, over time I have learned that the most precious things in
life are
not material items at all. Rather, it’s the people who have loved me
and built into
my life who are precious. When I find my heart saying, “I don’t
know what I’d do
without them,” I know that they are indeed precious to me.
So
when Peter refers to Jesus as “a chief cornerstone, elect, precious” (1 Peter
2:6),
it should resonate in our hearts that He is truly precious—our prized
possession
above everything and everyone else. Where would we be today without
the constant
unfailing companionship of His faithful presence, wise and perfect
guidance, merciful
patience, comfort, and transforming reproof? What would we
do without Him? I can’t
even imagine!
Lord, help us not to focus on fleeting treasures but on
You, our most precious treasure. Teach us the joy
of reveling in You and Your loving presence
and provision in our lives.
Of all that is precious, Jesus tops the list.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2013
