#soap # Luke 13 ## Title: God Alone Measures True Worth ## Scripture: (Luke 13:30) “But indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”” (NET) ## Observation: Many people spend most of their life in a desperate comparison game. They are constantly looking at those to their left and right to measure their value and worth. Are they keeping up? Are they in front or behind? Do people see their value and are they being given what their perceived worth demands? It is exhausting and difficult to ever feel at peace. Jesus teaches that appearances are often deceiving. Those who seem important now will be the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. Also, those who you will never notice in this life will be giants in the world to come. I have a feeling that when we get to Heaven, we will be amazed at what God counted and what He didn’t care about. Therefore, the goal is to always be looking to the Lord. Allow Him to be our measure of worth. Trust that He sees us, knows us, and we do the best we can because of His love. ## Application: Do the best you can, today, not to gain the approval of others but because you already have your Heavenly Father’s approval. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for sending the Holy Spirit to walk with us and help us each step of the way.