Things Precious To God Part 1

What things do you hold precious? Wife, children, grandchildren? Is there something that you own that you hold precious? We all have something that is so important to us that we would fight, even die for it. What is that in your life?

But, truth be known, if what you hold precious most is not to be in heaven in the after while, then you are susceptible to falling short of that home in heaven. When Jesus counseled the rich young ruler who asked Jesus “…what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”  (Mark 10:17), the ultimate answer Jesus gave, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me” (Mark 10:21). We know that young ruler went away sorrowfully, because at the time he had possessions that were precious to him (v.21).

Jesus said, “He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25). Knowing what is precious to God is a great way to learn to see things God’s way. To value what He values – to know what is important to God. There are so many things we could talk about—it’s an endless list and understanding them—helps us set our priorities accordingly.

In this part one of a two part lesson I want to consider just a few things that our Bibles describe as being precious in the sight of God which will be finished up in the second part…