What is a human being that you remember him, a son of man that you look after him? —Psalm 8:4
Part of the twisted thinking of the fallen human condition is a tendency to switch the price tags on God’s creation—to devalue human life while elevating the importance of other things. For while each specimen is important to God, His care for mankind goes beyond all other loves.
Even in creation itself, we see God speaking many things into existence—plants, animals, the moon, sun, and stars. But when creating human life, it was as though He got His hands involved, forming man “out of the dust” (Gen. 2:7), then fashioning woman from one of the man’s ribs (vv. 21–22).
This is why we’re not surprised when we see the tender, caring heart of Jesus reaching out to the poor, weak, and oppressed—dirtying His hands over people many would consider of “lesser” value.
We know from Scripture that every life is precious to God, to be treated with care and compassion. May our affections and actions be shaped by the priorities that matter most to Him.
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The Quiet Place: Daily Devotional Readings ©2012 Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Has your love for others grown cold in comparison to other interests and concerns? Ask God to adjust your values to reflect His.