Throughout
my life, I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. I have boxes of things that at one
time were important but over time have lost their intrigue. And, as an
unrepentant collector, I’ve realized that the thrill is in searching for and
acquiring a new piece to add to the collection. Then my attention turns toward
the hunt for the next item.
While we
pile up many things that are important to us, very little of it is really
precious. In fact, over time I have learned that the most precious things in
life are not material items at all. Rather, it’s the people who have loved me
and built into my life who are precious. When I find my heart saying, “I don’t
know what I’d do without them,” I know that they are indeed precious to me.
So when
Peter refers to Jesus as “a chief cornerstone, elect, precious” (1 Peter 2:6),
it should resonate in our hearts that He is truly precious—our prized
possession above everything and everyone else. Where would we be today without
the constant unfailing companionship of His faithful presence, wise and perfect
guidance, merciful patience, comfort, and transforming reproof? What would we
do without Him? I can’t even imagine!
Of all
that is precious, God tops the list. (RBC)
