The sign on the back of the semi read, “Our most valuable asset is sitting 62 feet in front of this sign.” Wouldn’t it be grand if all companies/organizations felt that way about their employees? Things can be replaced. People should not be replaceable. Heaven certainly doesn’t think people are replaceable.
Just how do you place value on something? Sometimes we see TV programs where people bring in their questionable treasures for evaluation. They are thrilled to discover some old piece of junk out of their attic is actually worth millions. At least that is what they are told. However, something is only valuable to the degree that someone will purchase it from you. We can say it is worth a million but if no one wants to buy it then it really isn’t worth anything other than its aesthetics.
So if you are a valued asset, just how much are you worth? Calvary!
Scripture indicates one third of the angels were expelled from heaven with their chosen leader. Were they, are they replaceable? One of the worst things we can say to any parent who has lost a child is “Well, you have two other children.” Or “Thankfully you are still young and you can have more.” Each child has a unique place in our hearts. Another child creates a their own space. The already existing place will always be empty. While God is thrilled beyond words to have us in His family, there is no possible way we can fill the emptiness in His heart for His lost angels. Love builds bigger houses with more rooms. It doesn’t fill up the old. Value is in the eye of the beholder. What an asset you are!
Written by Roger Bothwell on January 17, 2013
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