I'll pay that price

When my son was smaller his school held an annual fund raiser which they called Spring Gala. It was usually a pretty large function with a nice meal and an open auction. People donated sports memorabilia, game packages, theater tickets and other desireable items. I recall one of the items that went was a skybox package to the Houston Astros that raised a great deal of money for the school. The action was great as the auctioneer kept the bidders going and the audience in suspense. Everyone wondered who would win the package. I can tell you who won it...the one who thought it was worth having.

My son had talked all week about items that were going to be auctioned off and how he was interested in some things. He also said that they [students] had made some items and if parents wanted to "purchase" the items they could. When we got there, we eyed the packages, prizes and offers for the auctions. Then we got to the items he made. It was the most beautiful container I had ever seen. I knew the entire piece probably cost $3.00 but my son made it so no one could put a worth on it.

I decided that I was going to have that container. When the bidding started, no one raised their hand, no one opened up the bidding and I thought my son would cry for sure. That container meant nothing to anyone in that room. The price people pay for something does not depend on it's worth, it depends on the value to the person who wants it. It meant the world to me because my son made it! I opened the bid with $25.00 and a dare. Going, going, gone! That was my container and no one could have it! I paid the price for it and it was mine. I carried that container out like it was made of pure gold! The only thing more priceless was my son's smile.

We are children of the King...someone may have told you that you're not worth their time or they may have said you are a loser or they may have said they wouldn't give you the time of day....I'll tell you Jesus knew you before you hit this earth and he loves you. He values you and he did pay the price....for you!


You were brought at a price. 2 Corthians 6:20

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8