Net Present Value

When you work with money you learn a concept called "Net Present Value".  This concept tries to consider how the future can affect money.  The idea is that, over time, money should grow at some rate...if you are investing.  Or, money should cost you at a certain rate...if you are borrowing.  A business that can reliably earn revenue in the years ahead has a "Net Present Value" based on those anticipated future earnings.  The thought occurs that we have a "Net Present Value" to the Lord.  Although we do not know the future, the Lord has a future in mind for us.  We marvel at His costly sacrifice made to redeem us, when we were still in our sins and when we didn't begin to appreciate the price paid.  Perhaps we can begin to appreciate the potential that God sees in our future lives, as captured in the investment made on Calvary.  He is able to see the "Net Future Value" of lives touched by that resurrection power that transcends any interest rate, growth factor, technology or political movement.  Just as a small financial interest rate can compound to a great dollar increase, so His interest in small people can lead to His greatness to increase and be displayed in our lives!   Isaiah 26:15 You have increased the nation, O LORD,       You have increased the nation;       You are glorified;       You have expanded all the borders of the land.   blessings, Rob Smith