Priceless in His Eyes – A Devotional on Identity and Value

Opening Thought

Have you ever lost something small but deeply important—like a wedding ring, a keepsake from your child, or even a few dollars when money was tight? That feeling of desperation to search until you find it tells you something about its value. Jesus used the same imagery to describe how He sees us: we are worth being sought after, even at great cost.

Scripture Readings

“Suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?” – Luke 15:8

“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” – Matthew 13:45–46

“You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20

Reflection

Jesus tells us plainly: you are the coin that stirred heaven to action. You are the pearl of great price. The Father looked upon you—not as one face in a crowd but as His treasure. The desperation of the woman searching for her coin and the costly sacrifice of the merchant speak of God’s relentless pursuit of you through Christ.

Your worth is not found in your achievements, your appearance, or your failures. Your identity is sealed in Him, bought with the blood of Jesus. When God sees you, He doesn’t see “just another person”, He sees His beloved, chosen, and cherished child.

And if He went to such great lengths to claim you, how could you ever believe you are worthless? You are godly special, not because of what you’ve done, but because of what Christ has done for you.

Application

Remember: Start today by declaring over yourself, “I am God’s treasure, bought at a price.”

Reflect: Where have you allowed lies of worthlessness to creep in? Bring them before God in prayer.

Respond: Treat yourself and others with the value Christ has already declared over you. Search for the “lost coins” around you, those who need to be reminded of their worth in Him.

Closing Prayer

Father, thank You for searching for me when I was lost, for counting me as priceless, and for purchasing me with the precious blood of Jesus. Help me live each day rooted in my true identity as Your child. May I reflect Your love by seeing others as treasures too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.