You're So Special!

The holiday season is big on emphasizing others. We finally pop out of our own little bubbles and take notice of the ones around us during this time of year. We spend our time, money, and brain power coming up with ways to be a blessing to others.

This is all well and good. But let me insert one little selfish moment for you as you go about spreading cheer and love.

You're SO special!

You're so special because God loves you.
Even with all that we do that is contrary to His will. The many ways we disappoint Him and fail over and over again. God still loves us. God still loves you. He wants you to spend time with Him. He longs to hear your voice and speak with you. He has worked out an incredible purpose and destiny for your life. You're SO special!

You're so special because God gave His best for you.
God knew that the world needed a way it could rightly get back to Him. And out of His great love for us, He chose to give His best: His own Son. (John 3:16) Who in their right mind would give up their own offspring to rescue a bunch of stubborn, disobedient creatures?! Let alone, allow their child to die for them!

Yet, God did this. Just for us. Just for you. He gave His best just to give you the opportunity for you to choose to come back to Him. He didn't even know if you would comply. And He still chose to give His best for you anyway. You're SO special!

You're so special because God gave His all for you.
God sent His only son as a way out for us. There was no other way, and He freely gave His all. Not only did He allow His Son to come and be our deliverer, but He also sent His Holy Spirit to be our comforter and guide. (John 14:26) His angels keep watch over us and protect us. (Psalm 91:11) He has blessed us to embody the fruit of the spirit and experience those traits that are unique to His kingdom. Everything God has in His possession He has made available to us. All we have to do is grab hold of what He has offered us. You're SO special!

Today keep reminding yourself of your special position with God. You are His prized possession, and all He wants to do is show you His love and give you His all. You're SO special!

Verse of the Day: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:3