Less than the Least

One of my favorite stories in the Bible comes from a guy named Paul. Okay, so he may be no "minor" character, but still. His story is so awesome and at times, it's so relatable. Maybe I didn't persecute a bunch of Christians, but sometimes I find myself completely at awe with the fact that God chose ME. He mastered a plan for me and is slowly unfolding it for me. I'm so amazed at times that, in fact, I feel unworthy.
In my reading of Ephesians, I came across one of the coolest verses that I've read in a long time.

In chapter 3, verses 7-8, Paul writes:
"I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am Less than the Least of all God's people, this Grace was given me..."

In this, Paul is saying that all men willing to be servants are used by God. Sometimes, when we feel like we are worthless to anyone, God looks at us and sees us as Priceless...let that sink in for a minute. That thought alone is just so unfathomable to me! Even though God sees ALL of my sin and sees the depths of my heart, he still loves me and considers me PRICELESS...just look at what he paid for me..and you! Grace is such an amazing thing, and it hasn't been until lately that I've truly come to realize the depths of that word.

In 1 Timothy1:15, Paul writes
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves FULL ACCEPTANCE; Christ Jesus came into the world to SAVE sinners--of whom I am the worst."

Dont we all feel that way sometimes? I know I do! God has really shown me in these past few weeks as I prepare for The Gauntlet and for going back to school that he is the all powerful and that he knows everything so much better than I do and that, regardless of my actions, I am saved by his Grace. And I am so incredibly thankful for that!