A Treasured Possession | Internet Cafe Devotions

The other day I was putting away some of my girls’ Barbies when I noticed a strange “tattoo” on one. This Barbie had Ashley’s name on her back. Although my girls share the growing population of dolls, this one was special to Ashley. She had gotten it for her birthday and wanted to make sure no one else tried to claim her. Ashley wanted to “mark” her treasured possession….she wanted to evidence to the world that this Barbie was “HERS.”

I smiled as I thought of God “marking” us with a seal as HIS own treasured possession (Ephesians 1:13 NIV). I also immediately thought about the book of Isaiah, where God speaks volumes about Him calling our name, our being His treasure, and names being written on hands.

God first tells us:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NIV

No matter what names the world may call you….God has given you His name. He calls you HIS.

And, just in case, you didn’t “get it”….God continues:

“….you are precious and honored in My sight.” Isaiah 43:4 NIV

You are PRECIOUS to God. He cares about you. He looks at you with honor. Just like Ashley’s treasured, special Barbie, you are God’s treasured possession.

And, then, to remind us how treasured we are to God, not only are we reminded that He writes His name on us, but that OUR names are written on His palms.

Jesus says to us:

“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:16 NIV

Whenever I see “Ashley’s Barbie” I can smile a secret smile, knowing that I, too, am someone’s treasured possession…..and so are you.

Father God, thank You for loving me so much. Thank You, that I am Yours and that You have marked me with the seal of the Holy Spirit. Help me to “shake off” the names the world would so like to put on me and help me, instead, receive the Truth that “You have called me by name, I am Yours, and that I am precious and honored in Your sight.” Thank You, Jesus!

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Tracy Berta

I am a wife to the most wonderful man and mother of five amazing children. Life at our house can be loud and crazy, but, oh, so wonderful and full of love. My favorite past time with my kids is “snuggle time” (and the best snuggle time is naptime!)I am totally in love with the Lord! I love spending time with Him and in His Word. I am so thankful that He has rescued me from myself, set me free from bondage, and made me a new creation in Him! I believe in the power of His amazing grace. My heart’s cry is to encourage women to seek a more intimate relationship with the Lord through prayer, reading His Word, and walking as free women in His glorious Light.My passion is to inspire women to pursue an authentic, passionate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through a writing, speaking and teaching ministry. My hope is that women are not satisfied with a life of mediocrity and defeat, but that they live abundant, transformed, and joy-filled lives.“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19You can find Tracy at her personal blog “Thirsty for Him“.