CBC Update
Dear friends,
Do you have anything that you regard as a treasured possession? I have a couple of rare Russell Coca-Cola yoyos from the 60s and 70s—did you know I collected yoyos? One is a blue Fanta yoyo from the 60s, another is a black Super Coke yoyo from the 70s. I also have a set of antique Parker Sonnet pens. I keep these safe because that’s what we do with things we value and that are important to us.
As Israel was about to enter the Promised Land, God gave them some important instructions and, in doing so, reminded them of who they were—who they truly were. In Deuteronomy 7:6, God says to His people, “The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” That is an amazing statement! The Israelites weren’t the strongest or the most impressive nation, but they were chosen, loved, and set apart—not because of what they had done, but because of who God is.
And this isn’t just an Old Testament idea. In 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Paul writes, “You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies.” Through Christ, we’ve been redeemed—purchased not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Jesus. That makes us God’s own possession, set apart for His glory and His purposes.
Reflect on that for a moment: you are God’s treasured possession. This means that you are deeply valued by God, held onto, and kept safe in a special place in His heart—not because you’re perfect or impressive, but because He loves you. Just as I take care of my yoyos and pens because they’re precious to me, how much more does God watch over and care for you?
In a world that constantly tries to tell us our worth is in our appearance, performance, or possessions, may you never forget that your identity and value are secure and found in the truth that we are, because of the work of Jesus, chosen and loved by God.
May you know that you are God’s treasured possession—that He cares for you, holds you, and has you.
Have a great week,
Pastor Ian