"Treasure"

    When was the last time you told someone that you "Treasure Them". Have you ever told anyone this? Think about it for a moment. To express such care and affection for someone that you tell them that they are treasured by you, wow! Sunday in worship we talked about just how much God treasures each and everyone of us, that includes you! Hear what a few scriptures say about God's affection for you. Exodus 19:5 "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession." Then from Deuteronomy 14:2 "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. Out of the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be His treasured possession."
   I share this with you all today for I know that there will be several times in your week ahead, just like in weeks past where you will feel like anything but "Treasured". All around you people will be doing their best with satan at their side to beat you down. To make you feel about as low as a slug. Been there, done that, and it ain't any fun! But then God comes along and reminds you that He has chosen you to be His treasured possession. That YOU are worth more to Him then all of the silver and gold in the world put together. For you SNL veterans out there, can't you here the Church Lady saying, "Well ain't that Special"! But this time without the sarcasm. Sometimes we just need a simple reminder of our place in God's heart. Go out this week now and live like you are treasured and treasure those around you as well.
Have a Blessed and Joy Filled week! Pastor Rick Koch - Dutchtown Church