Masterpiece?

Last night the word masterpiece kept filling my dream.  Not only masterpiece, but worth, cost and value.  Sandi Patti's song You Are A Masterpiece was in my ears as I awakened.  So when I woke up I started thinking...What is a masterpiece? How much is a masterpiece worth?  Is your idea of a masterpiece the same as my idea?  What about God's idea of masterpiece, worth, cost and value?

Many in our society think of the works of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gough when they hear the word masterpiece.  So much so that they will pay a hefty price just to own a piece!

This piece by Claude Monet Le Bassin Aux Nymphéas sold for $84.5 million.



Monet

This piece by Vincent van Gough Irises sold for $107.2 million

van Gough



This piece Dora Maar au Chat by Pablo Picasso sold for $107.9 million.



Picasso

 

And although these are spectacular, I would like to argue that YOU are more spectacular and an even greater masterpiece; plus your worth is at a much higher value.  Such a high value, in fact; that no monetary amount can pay the ransom for you.  Did I say ransom?  Yes!  But more on that later.

 

Why do I think you are a masterpiece? 

1. Because you were made in the image of God, Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
2. As for you wives out there, Proverbs 31:10, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."
3. And for you men of integrity, there are 136 Bible verses on integrity!  Proverbs 28:6, "Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. "  Proverbs 20:7, "The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!"
4. Because God created you an individual.  Psalm 139:13, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb."
5. Because the God of all creation pays special attention to you.  Luke 12:7, "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

Actually, this list could go on and on.  I have at least a dozen other ideas and references flowing through my mind at this very moment as to why YOU HAVE WORTH.  YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE.  YOU ARE LOVED.  And YOU ARE COSTLY.  Costly in a good way; God wants you!  He wants you so much that He paid that ransom for you.  Yes, that ransom that I mentioned earlier.  He paid it for you.  Not with money or barter, but with the very own life of His Son, God in carnate, Jesus Christ.  Yes, the blood of Jesus was shed so that you could live!  Wow, now that is WORTH! 

You are a masterpiece! 

Nothing defines who you are except the Lord God, Himself.  Not your relationships, finances, career, family, friends or strangers.  Not your successes or failures.  Nope!  God defines who you are, and you are WORTH everything. 

Now that you know your worth follow Matthew 7:6, "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces."

So, if you have not, take time out and accept that ransom paid for your and invite Jesus Christ into your life; it is well worth the decision!  Oh, and KNOW that you are worth it!  You are a MASTERPIECE!