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PSALM 8

The universe is vast and full of grandeur, so why should God pay any attention to weak and insignificant men and women? But He does! He can use the weakness of babes to reveal His great strength (Matt. 21:16) and to defeat the enemy (the way David defeated Goliath [1 Sam. 17]). If He can use infants, surely He can use anybody.

You are important because God made you in His image (v. 5; Gen. 1:26–28). Sin has marred that image, but in Jesus Christ, that image can be restored (2 Cor. 3:18; Col. 3:10).

You are important because God has shared His dominion with you (vv. 6–8). Man lost that dominion when he sinned, but Jesus Christ has regained it (Heb. 2:6–8). Can you think of occasions when Jesus Christ proved that He had dominion over beasts, birds, and fish?

Yes, you are important to God, and He has a purpose for you to fulfill. He wants you to “reign in life” through His Son (Rom. 5:17), for you are enthroned in the heavenlies with Him (Eph. 2:6). Why live like a slave when you can live like a sovereign?

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