Where do we get our self-worth? What are the things that make us feel validated? Since we are still in our sinful fallen condition, it is inevitable that there are moments in our lives that we cling to anything aside from God for our self-worth. It could be our financial status, social status, intellect, physique, relationships, experiences, and adventures. These things could be the source of our self-worth. That’s why it’s observable in this world that we chase after these things every time we forget that God alone determines our self-worth. God validates us not on the grounds of anything that is good in us but because of what Christ did for us.
Isn’t that comforting that the God of the universe who is also the Judge of all humanity accepts you, Christian, on the basis of the performance of Another? Isn’t it consoling that we are infinitely loved and infinitely valued because we are covered by the perfect death, perfect life, and perfect resurrection of Christ? The perfect life of Christ is the basis of our acceptance. We don’t need to prove ourselves because Christ has already proven Himself to the Father that He alone is worthy. The perfect death of Christ is the basis of our forgiveness. We don’t need to work hard to pay for the penalty of our sins because Christ already died on our behalf. No matter how much we have worked hard to attain the forgiveness of God, it’s just impossible, because His standard is perfect. Only Christ could satisfy the requirements for heaven because He alone is perfect.
The love of God is so amazing because when God looks at us, He doesn’t see our flaws, failures, and sinfulness because Christ stands between us and God. Jesus Christ is our Shield and Refuge. Let us cling to Him alone. Nothing else could fill our empty jar of hearts except Christ the living Water. Christ alone could quench the insatiable thirst that we have. Unfortunately, we try to look for our self-worth in the wrong places because of our sinfulness. Christ came to firmly fix our gaze on Him who alone is our sole source of worth because He has eternally loved us and proved His love for us through His life, death, and resurrection.
By grace alone 