What we’re going to be looking at is the word worth, W-O-R-T-H, as an acrostic.

The scripture that pastor looked at last week brought me to this thought: have you ever noticed that people will pay incredible prices for something they believe is valuable? If they believe it’s valuable, they’ll pay for it. My husband collects paintings. He collects pens. For him, they’re valuable. They have worth, so he’s investing in his future. He’s investing in the future of his family because, for him, that’s worth it. That’s worth whatever he pays for it.

A collector might spend thousands of dollars on a rare coin. Somebody collecting stamps may spend a lot of money on it. They might spend a fortune on a piece of jewelry. To another person it may look ordinary, but to the buyer it’s priceless. The truth is the price somebody is willing to pay reveals how much something is worth. Look at the price that was paid for us at Calvary.

So tell yourself this morning—hit yourself on your chest, put your hand on your head—and say, I am worth it. When you hear that phrase, it may sound self-focused. But when you look at the Word of God, we realize something amazing. God determined that I was worth the greatest price heaven could pay. Me—with all my faults and flaws. I was worth it. Heaven paid it for me at Calvary.

So the kingdom of God is priceless. But even though it’s priceless, it still requires a response from us. We have to respond. God considered us worthy of sacrifice. So in turn, we must recognize the worth and the value of the kingdom.

Pastor Rod came from Matthew 13:44–46, where Jesus teaches about the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price So we’re going to look at this acrostic this morning.

God demonstrated that we—you and I don’t see—are worth everything to Him.

Romans 5:8 says, “But God commended his love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” We didn’t hang on that cross. He hung on that cross for us. Heaven paid the highest price through Jesus Christ. The cross proves that we are valuable to God. Tell yourself: I am worth it.

God didn’t send something cheap. No. He sent heaven’s greatest treasure—His Son. If God considered us worth dying for, we should consider the kingdom worth living for. Because we are worth the sacrifice, we must learn to value the opportunity that God gives us.

The kingdom is the greatest opportunity given to humanity.

Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Acts 3:19 tells us to repent and be converted so that our sins may be blotted out when times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord.

Once you repent, once you surrender and give your life to the Lord, and seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, the blessings will come. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed because you think you don’t deserve the blessings of God. But I’m telling you today: you are worth it.

Lift your hand and say, “Thank you, Lord. I am worth it.”

Many opportunities in life pass away, but the kingdom of God is eternal. It lasts forever. Every day we live is another opportunity to pursue God’s kingdom. Every day we wake up is another opportunity to grow closer to God so we can develop His character and be prepared for the future He has promised us. Hold on to the promises God has given you—for your family, for your husband, for your wife, for your children, for your job, for your finances, for your health.

Opportunity always demands a decision. You must choose obedience over convenience. Choose faith over fear. Choose humility over pride. When you recognize the opportunity, it leads us to the next letter.

The kingdom requires commitment and action.

Luke 9:23 says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me.”

Salvation is free, but discipleship costs us something—our will, our priorities, and sometimes our comfort. We need to get out of our comfort zone. Once we respond, our lives begin to change. The kingdom requires more than admiration. It requires commitment. Following Christ means surrendering our will, our pride, and our comfort zone. It means choosing God’s way when things are difficult.

Nobody said the road would be easy. But when it’s difficult, God is with you. His Word becomes a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. The man in the parable sold everything for the treasure because he knew the treasure was worth more than what he gave up. So you are worth it. Look at what Jesus gave so that we could say we are worth it.

Entering the kingdom changes who we are.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away, and all things have become new.”

The kingdom doesn’t just change our destination—it changes our identity. When you stand on your job, in the marketplace, in the supermarket, people can see the light of God in you. We become new people with new values and new priorities. The more we pursue the kingdom, the more we will look like the King.

That transformation leads us to the last letter.

The kingdom ultimately gives us eternal hope.

Colossians 1:27 speaks of Christ in you, the hope of glory. Everything we sacrifice now will be worth it when we experience the glory of God’s kingdom. The cost of the kingdom is real, but the reward is eternal.

The message is clear: the kingdom is worth everything. The cross proves our worth to God, and our commitment proves the worth of the kingdom. So when we say, “I am worth it,” we’re not speaking with pride. We’re acknowledging the truth of God’s Word.

Tell yourself: I am worth it.

Father, thank you for this time together. Your Word is already anointed. As we go into the initiative, thank you for guiding us and fulfilling what you have mandated for us today. We pray in Jesus’ name.