23.06.2025 | You Are God’s Treasure – Chosen and Sent | HEART ANCHOR
What it Means to Belong to God
Deuteronomy 26:18
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Bible Text
“And the Lord has today declared you to be his treasured possession as he promised you, and that you are to keep all his commands.”
— Deuteronomy 26:18
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Introduction
Have you ever felt overlooked? Maybe during a group project at school or in sports, when others get picked – just not you. That stings. It starts to eat away at your self-worth. You begin to wonder: “Am I unimportant? Do I even matter?”
But God thinks differently. In Deuteronomy 26:18, He says to His people – and also to you:
“And the Lord has today declared you to be his treasured possession as he promised you, and that you are to keep all his commands.”
This promise changes everything. It tells you: You are seen. You are wanted. You are set apart – not rejected.
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Devotional
This verse describes a powerful moment. God says to Israel – and through Christ to every believer:
“I choose you. You belong to Me.”
The Hebrew word for “possession” is segullah – meaning a precious treasure, something kept with love.
When God calls you His treasure, He’s not speaking about your outward appearance or your achievements – but your worth in His eyes.
This is exactly what Ellen White affirms when she writes:
“Every human being is chosen by God to be a light bearer in the world. No one is so insignificant that they cannot be transformed by the working of the Holy Spirit.”
This shows that being chosen is not just about belonging – it’s also about a calling. God doesn’t just choose you to bless you – He also chooses to send you as a light into a dark world.
God doesn’t only see what you’ve been – He sees what you can become through Him.
You are not too young, not too weak, and definitely not too ordinary. God sees the potential He Himself placed within you.
But how do we respond?
Deuteronomy 26:18 ends with:
“…and that you are to keep all his commands.”
This is not a deal – it’s a response.
When you know you belong to God – how could you not want to live for Him?
It’s not a burden – it’s an expression of love and trust.
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Story – “Anna: From the Shadows into the Light”
Anna was 16 when, for the first time, she felt that she might actually be valuable – not because of her grades or her looks, but simply because she was.
Before that, she constantly lived in fear of not being good enough. Her parents often compared her to her older sister. At school, she felt invisible.
Then she went to a youth retreat. One of the devotionals focused on Deuteronomy 26:18. The speaker said:
“You are God’s possession – not like an object, but like a treasure. You are no accident. You are wanted.”
Those words hit Anna straight in the heart. She suddenly remembered a quote she once read:
“No one is so insignificant that they cannot be transformed by the working of the Holy Spirit.”
Tears streamed down her cheeks. In that moment, she decided:
“I want to carry this light forward. I want to live like someone who belongs to God.”
And in the months that followed, something changed. She radiated more peace, encouraged others, joined the music team at church.
Not because she became perfect overnight – but because she now knew:
“I am God’s treasure. And I’m allowed to shine.”
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Thoughts – What Does This Mean for You?
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God doesn’t just see who you are – He sees who you can become with Him.
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You are chosen – not by chance, but on purpose.
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Your life has meaning, even when you can’t see it yourself.
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You are called to be a light bearer – at school, in your family, among your friends.
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You are not alone. The Holy Spirit is at work in you, empowering and guiding you.
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Practical Steps for Today
Take time to write a letter to yourself – from God’s perspective. What would He say to your heart? Think: Where can you be a light bearer today? A kind word, a prayer, a quiet act of kindness? Memorize Deuteronomy 26:18 – read it whenever you feel worthless. Ask God to show you how to use your gifts in His service.
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Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You that I am Your possession – Your treasure.
You have not forgotten me, not overlooked me, but chosen me intentionally.
Thank You that I get to be a light bearer for You – even when I feel weak.
Please work in me through Your Holy Spirit. Change what needs to be changed. Strengthen what is weak.
And send me into this world as a sign of Your love.
I belong to You.
Amen.
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Final Thought to Take With You
God has confirmed you – today.
Not someday. Today.
Walk boldly – you are chosen, blessed, and sent.
