Valued Full Price
Just as a wooden block is lacking value without the sharp carving of the knife, so is the Christian without God’s shaping. God is our Carpenter, and we are His masterpiece.
Made Precious Silver
We need to be honest with the Lord about our giving., realizing that we have nothing except those gifts from Him. In and of ourselves, we have nothing to give. Jesus forgiveness makes us like silver without it's impurities..
The Challenge
. . . .and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20.