THE VALUE HAS BEEN DETERMINED

MORE VALUE 

Day after day you hear the term, "the bigger the better" or "the more the merrier" and many other terms which indicates that larger means more.  This is not always the case in most important instances.  It all depends on what you are trying to compare.  

Take a look at the following:
A nickel may be larger but a dime has more value! 

A nickel is equal to five cents while a dime is equal to ten cents. 

In comparison to the nickel the dime is smaller, but in value the dime has more worth. 

Food for Thought:

Nothing you do can increase the value of a nickel, and nothing can decrease the value of a dime.  The values have been set from the making and already established.  

How do you determine the value of things?

TODAY'S FOCUS:  DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE PACKAGE

Reflect on the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17- Review Goliath's profile versus David's.  Even King Saul questioned if he could fight an army man being just a boy.  (verse 33) - But David was not afraid.  He knew that he was packaged right.  He knew that he had the experience of God's faithfulness not just in his mouth but in word and truth.  He was willing to risk it for he knew his worth and source of strength. 

Take a look at the following adages and express your thoughts:                               (you can write an experience share a story or quote a scripture)

• Big things come in small packages
• Small ax cut down big trees
• Don't judge the book by the cover
• Big things have small beginnings

GOD ALWAYS GIVES THE BEST......DON'T SETTLE for second best!

Have you been begging God for a nickel when you could have a dime? 

Are you staring your gift of value in the face and rejecting it because of the size, looks or how the package is wrapped?

Are you fulfilling your seemingly urgent need with a substitute?

Are you settling for something or someone that's not your choice?

Are you accepting man's choice instead of God's choice for you?

Take a deep look at your motives and priorities.  Ask yourself if you would rather have value and worth or size.  Become knowledgeable and seek God's wisdom and leading for every decision whether big or small.  Most importantly your identity and value are not in the packages, however, the way you select them will show how you value yourself.  Don't go on sale- Keep your price tag at cost or higher.  

Remember, God may have your package wrapped a little different than what you expected. But He has your best interest at heart.  Know that it is God who determines worth and value- He knows what's fitting and packages your blessings just right for you.  There's nothing as second best.  Make wise choices - Don't miss out on His best for you!  YOUR FATHER KNOWS BEST!

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel