I particularly enjoyed Sunday’s message and the concept of our lives being God’s investment because I grew up in a family that did (and still does) investing for a living!
The term “blue chip stock” was often thrown around in conversation…and even as a little girl I knew this meant something special, something set apart. As a five year old I thought, “it’s blue, it has to be special right?”
Investopedia defines a blue chip stock this way: “A blue chip is a publicly traded company known for its stability, consistent earnings, sound financials, and long-standing reputation.”
Growing up, I would watch my dad as he studied the markets and looked for the best investments for his clients. CNBC was a regular on our TV screen first thing in the morning.
So this past Sunday, I had to sit back and pause at the word “investment”…and how God looks at our lives this way. I started to wonder, “God, am I a good investment to you? Or a ‘waste’?”
I think I know His answer, but it is an interesting concept to think about. It makes you really wonder…how am I using my time? Am I being a good steward of what God has given me? How might things have to shift so that I become a “blue chip” in God’s investment portfolio?
I also really identified with the comparison between Judas and Peter. I guess I had never really thought about the fact that they both received a solid investment of time and energy and resources from Jesus. They both got a pretty good “buy in” when it came to what was put in to their hearts and lives….but one chose to betray, and another chose to wholeheartedly give his life to the gospel.
My heart feels tender thinking about this, because I never want to get to the end of my life and say, “I wish I did more for you Lord, I’m so sorry.” I never want to live with that kind of regret.
But the beauty about Jesus is that He redeems the time. Even if you’ve had years that were “lost” to living for yourself…He promises to come in and redeem.
Ever since January, this verse has been at the front of my mind. I myself felt like I “lost” years to anxiety and health issues. I wondered if God would ever redeem that time. And oh, how He did!
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25, ESV)
Redemption comes at the hands of God who knows how little time we have, but promises to still do great things with it.
If a blue chip stock is known for its stability, consistency, and long-standing reputation…that’s what I want to be for Jesus. I may not get it “all right,” but I can still practice living out those characteristics over the months and years and decades of my lifetime.
It’s about our end…it’s about walking through the gates of eternity and hearing that phrase, “well done, good and faithful servant.” It’s about finally being home.
This week I’m choosing to meditate on the idea of being a “blue chip” in God’s portfolio, and what that actually means in terms of time, talent and treasures. What is next between me and Him? How can I further the gospel, encourage others in a deeper way, or press into His Spirit?
Let this week be a time of sweet reflection and dreaming as you look forward with your Savior. He is the ultimate “investor” and He chose to invest in you!
The term “blue chip stock” was often thrown around in conversation…and even as a little girl I knew this meant something special, something set apart. As a five year old I thought, “it’s blue, it has to be special right?”
Investopedia defines a blue chip stock this way: “A blue chip is a publicly traded company known for its stability, consistent earnings, sound financials, and long-standing reputation.”
Growing up, I would watch my dad as he studied the markets and looked for the best investments for his clients. CNBC was a regular on our TV screen first thing in the morning.
So this past Sunday, I had to sit back and pause at the word “investment”…and how God looks at our lives this way. I started to wonder, “God, am I a good investment to you? Or a ‘waste’?”
I think I know His answer, but it is an interesting concept to think about. It makes you really wonder…how am I using my time? Am I being a good steward of what God has given me? How might things have to shift so that I become a “blue chip” in God’s investment portfolio?
I also really identified with the comparison between Judas and Peter. I guess I had never really thought about the fact that they both received a solid investment of time and energy and resources from Jesus. They both got a pretty good “buy in” when it came to what was put in to their hearts and lives….but one chose to betray, and another chose to wholeheartedly give his life to the gospel.
My heart feels tender thinking about this, because I never want to get to the end of my life and say, “I wish I did more for you Lord, I’m so sorry.” I never want to live with that kind of regret.
But the beauty about Jesus is that He redeems the time. Even if you’ve had years that were “lost” to living for yourself…He promises to come in and redeem.
Ever since January, this verse has been at the front of my mind. I myself felt like I “lost” years to anxiety and health issues. I wondered if God would ever redeem that time. And oh, how He did!
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25, ESV)
Redemption comes at the hands of God who knows how little time we have, but promises to still do great things with it.
If a blue chip stock is known for its stability, consistency, and long-standing reputation…that’s what I want to be for Jesus. I may not get it “all right,” but I can still practice living out those characteristics over the months and years and decades of my lifetime.
It’s about our end…it’s about walking through the gates of eternity and hearing that phrase, “well done, good and faithful servant.” It’s about finally being home.
This week I’m choosing to meditate on the idea of being a “blue chip” in God’s portfolio, and what that actually means in terms of time, talent and treasures. What is next between me and Him? How can I further the gospel, encourage others in a deeper way, or press into His Spirit?
Let this week be a time of sweet reflection and dreaming as you look forward with your Savior. He is the ultimate “investor” and He chose to invest in you!
Erika Pizzo
Erika is an author of various books on the topics of faith, mental health, and victory in Christ. Erika lives with her husband, daughter, son, and their fluffy poodle in sunny Southern California. Her two favorite things are a visit to the beach and a chai latte in hand.