This morning, I found myself holding a pair of scissors that had been on my desk for over ten years. They broke while doing their job, yet they still cut paper just fine. It reminded me how we often measure worth by shiny new things and flawless appearances. We live in a world that tells us just to get a new one, am I right?
This little scissor is a reminder that while there are parts of us that aren’t whole, our value in the hands of a loving God is intensified. Before this morning, these scissors were just a pair of scissors, but after this morning's event, they have become “The Swissors.” Well done, good and faithful scissors!
This message echoes the idea that broken crayons still color. We can still be valuable and effective in our own unique way, as long as we are in the right hands.
Let’s affirm that we all have scars, imperfections, and brokenness, but that doesn’t define our entire existence. Today, I encourage you to stop leaking those wounds, stop centering your life around the events that caused harm, and embrace the value that God provides. I’m not minimizing the scars, imperfections, or brokenness; rather, I’m highlighting God’s ability to use those very things to bring life and purpose to the world.
Society pushes us to perform and present a perfect image, but that’s not how God sees us. He looks beyond our brokenness and recognizes our true worth; in fact, God gives us a whole new identity in Christ.
One powerful example from the New Testament is Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well (John 4:1-42). She was an outcast, weighed down by her past and societal rejection. Yet, Jesus reached out to her with compassion, acknowledging her value. He didn’t ask her to be perfect; he embraced her as she was and then gave her a whole new identity as an evangelist to her community.
Another poignant story is the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Despite the son’s mistakes and failures, his father welcomed him back with open arms, celebrating his return instead of focusing on his past missteps. After the party, it was time for the son to go to work as a valuable member of the Father’s family.
These stories illustrate God’s heart for us. He doesn’t discard us when we’re broken; instead, he cherishes us and reveals the potential within us to the world. Our worth isn’t determined by how flawless we are, but by our authenticity and our capacity to grow and accept that new identity in Christ.
So, as I keep using my broken scissors, I’m reminded that their usefulness isn’t defined by their flaws but by their ability to fulfill their purpose. Likewise, we are valued not for our perfection, but simply because we are loved by God, who cares for the whole of us — broken pieces and all.
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