Thursday, September 23 Jehovah God went on to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life.​—Gen. 2:7.

[Áine]

Thursday, September 23

Jehovah God went on to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life.—Gen. 2:7.

 

Even though we are made from the dust of the earth, we are worth far more than a handful of dirt. Consider just some of the reasons why we know that we are valuable to Jehovah. He created humans with the ability to reflect his qualities. (Gen. 1:27) In doing so, he elevated us above the rest of physical creation, putting us in charge of the earth and the animals. (Ps. 8:4-8) Even after Adam sinned, Jehovah continued to value humans. He values us so highly that he gave his beloved Son, Jesus, as a ransom for our sins. (1 John 4:9, 10) Applying the benefits of the ransom, Jehovah will resurrect those who have died as a result of Adam’s sin, “both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) His Word shows that we are precious to him no matter what our health condition, financial situation, or age may be.—Acts 10:34, 35. w20.01 15 ¶5-6

[Vinnie]

 Because we are made from the dust of the ground, we can truly call the earth and this universe for that matter our home. This is where we were designed to live, here on earth, not in heaven. 

[Elnathan]

As our song says ‘life in this world can be hard & it can bring tears & pain’. But how grateful we are, to know that Our Father values us, though life’s hardships & our imperfections can make us feel worthless. Through his love, he made us valuable by elevating us above the rest of physical creation. 

Edited September 23, 2021 by Elnathan