The Blue Book

Yesterday I was considering the different levels of insurance I could have for my vehicle and to see if anything more than I have would be worth it I went on to Kelley’s Blue Book to see what my truck would be worth. I discovered that even in “Good” condition it wouldn’t be worth a hill of beans in a resale. (Not that I ever want to sell!)

The world has a “Blue Book” and most of the “cars” in this world live by it. There’s a set system to find value. Some people would pay anything to be seen with that high dollar car. They looked themselves up and found out they weren’t worth a hill of beans either and they think that if maybe they could be accepted by this group of women or noticed by that guy or a certain boss then maybe they could change their value.

Kelley’s Blue Book is a somewhat accurate (though most won’t pay the full price in reality!) basis for selling. The worlds “Blue Book” is an inaccurate basis for reference, for it is based solely on the eyes of the beholder. In the world you can sort of gain “value” by associating with “valuable” people, but it wouldn’t matter how close I could park my truck next to a 2010 Mustang it wouldn’t make it worth any more. The truth is not many people look themselves up in the worlds “Blue Book” to find any “value”.

My truck may not be worth anything to this world, but it’s priceless to me. Why? Because with the help of my dad I created it, I gave it life. I poured my imagination, time, and money into it. It’s mine! I remember thinking as a 16-17 year old kid that when this car truly dies of old age I’m not going to junk it but park it in the front yard as a lawn ornament!

The same is true with the Lord. He bought us, He owns us, and to Him we are priceless. He would never sell us, for when He looks He doesn’t see a heap of metal with wheels but a piece of Himself.

So the next time someone tells you your worth in the “Blue Book” just shrug it off, because you’re not for sale, for your owner is completely taken with you and when your days on the road are done, He’s prepared a place for you in His front yard.