When people realize it is the living God you are presenting and not some idol that makes them feel good, they are going to turn on you, even people in your own family. Matthew 23:21 (MSG)
The enemy is continually sending counterfeits in people’s lives to make them distracted from the Truth! If you tell someone that their focus is on the wrong thing, most likely they will get offended. They may even accuse you of being jealous of them, but God’s people have to tell the truth and expose the counterfeit.
People look for worth in many different places such as career, relationships, & education. There are multitudes of self-help books written to boost the person’s self-worth and help them to feel good about themselves. The reality is that we cannot muster up worth for ourselves neither can we look to another creature to define our value. It is not other people’s job or responsibility to define our worth.
We do not expect a newborn to know his/her own worth. They are completely oblivious to who they are and their surroundings. Initially, all they care about is to have their basic needs met. It is their parents’ job to love and care for the baby and show them that they have value. If the child receives healthy dose of attention and discipline, they will grow with the idea that they have some value in this world. In contrast, if the parents are neglectful or passive the children will grow with feeling of inferiority and insecurity.
The world continually tries to redefine our value. We are barraged with feelings of inadequacy; there is always someone who is better than us at something. No one is immune from this including the children who came from healthy upbringing. They are bombarded with the voice of culture that tries to put a different standard of worth on them.
The Lord has made it His job to define our worth. Since He is the one who has created us, His standard is the most important standard! When we accept His truth, it will cause a shift in our hearts and settling in our spirit. What is your worth dependent on? Do you need a continual affirmation of others or pat on the back to help you feel better about yourself? When you feel insecure where do you run to?
I will continue with this subject in the next devotional.
