Can you put a price tag on the value of a life? In legal cases involving wrongful deaths, courts rely on the testimony of “forensic economists.” These professionals are charged with making grim calculations to determine how much a life was worth – monetarily. It is not a pleasant job. Estimating loss of wages and income of the person who died is required, as well as determining compensation for pain and suffering. In general, the value of a life is higher for people who earned more money, were deemed to hold greater potential, or left more loved ones behind.

But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

Ephesians 4:7

Now imagine if a “forensic economist” placed a value on the life of Jesus Christ. What would the price tag be? He owned it all. He gave others eternal life and offered salvation for the entire world. And yet Scripture says that the grace He gives to you is equal to the “measure of Christ’s gift.” Does that give you an idea of the stunning expanse of His grace?

As you pray today, may that measure of His grace spur you to cast away doubt and live in Christ-given confidence. Because of that vast grace, there is hope – for you, your loved ones, and for America.

Recommended Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10