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Divine Decree
"God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
We’ve talked about the powerful influence others have on the way we see ourselves. Yet we should always remember that true value is granted by the One who created us in the first place. There is no greater sense of self‐worth than knowing that He is acquainted with me personally; that He values me more than the possessions of the entire world; that He understands my fears and anxieties; that He reaches out to me when no one else cares; that He can turn my liabilities into assets and my emptiness into fullness; and that He has a place prepared for me—one where earthly pain and suffering will be but a dim memory. Indeed, the Lord of the universe places so much value on us that He gave His life to save us.
What a fantastic message of hope and encouragement for those who are broken and discouraged! This is self‐worth at its richest—dependent not on the whims of birth or physical attractiveness or social judgment, but on the decree of our loving Lord.
Questions for Today . . .
- Do I base my self‐image on the Lord’s divine decree?
- What is it that really makes you feel valuable?
- Do I let my spouse know often enough how much I value them?
- How can I better show how much I appreciate my spouse?
Prayer . . .
Lord, I want so much to view myself and others from an eternal perspective. May I build my life on Your grand scheme, not on what is temporary and insignificant. Help me to live each day by the truth of Your divine decree. Amen.
(Excerpted from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples. Used with permission.)
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About this Plan
The apostle Paul wrote, “…I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think …” (Romans 12:3, ESV). This concept, which relates to relationships among believers, can be applied by married couples. We ought to think more highly of our mates than we do of ourselves—and convey it by our words and actions. Let’s consider some examples.
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