Worth By Association

Maybe you follow football and knew of Travis Kelce before he started dating Taylor Swift. Or maybe for you, like a lot of Americans, he became a household name after he started dating such a superstar. She has clearly propelled his net worth and his fame – all because he is associated with her and masses all over the world love Taylor Swift.

The internet's fascination with this love story and Travis’s increased worth since being in Taylor’s orbit has me thinking a lot about increased worth by association. Why is it that we are so much more attracted to what other people have given their stamp of approval to?

This Valentines week, I want to remind you what the Bible says about your worth by association with God.

In Romans 8:16-17, Paul proclaims that we are adopted children of God and as His children we are heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.

Peter declares in 1 Peter that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession (1 Peter 2:9).

Throughout Scripture we learn that, God knew us before we were born (Jeremiah 1:5), He chose us (Ephesians 1:4), we are His children (1 John 3:1) and there is nothing we can do to separate us from the love of Christ (Romans 8:38-39).

Our worth is established by Him and secured in Him. We are safe in His presence. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be forgiven and forever associated with Him.

I pray that you can live in this love today. God’s love for us may not result in a huge social media following, millions of dollars or an NFL contract – what He has to offer is even better. He promises to never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8). He is our good Father who is faithful to meet our every need. You are loved by the only one whose love has eternal impact.