"'Of no account'? That is what Jesus made Himself. Of no reputation, so as first to come down to your level in all but sin, and then lift you from your low estate to be joint heirs with Him to a heavenly inheritance.
"Of no account? You may say that before you understand the price that has been paid for you—never after!
"Of no account? When God gave His Son to die for you!
"Of no account? When Jesus loves you, and has bought you with His own blood!
"Of no account? When the Holy Spirit pleads with you, is willing to dwell in your hearts and guide you into all truth.
"Of no account? Then for whom are the many mansions in the Father's home above? For whom are the crowns of glory? It is written, 'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.'
"And who are they that love God, but those who believe and rejoice in His great love for them?
"Are they of no account? Hear what He says of those 'that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name. They shall be Mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels.'
"You know what jewels are, dear friends, though you may not possess any. You see them glittering in the jewellers' shops, and you know that the smallest of them cost a great deal to buy. You know how carefully they are guarded, and valued, and protected from thieves and housebreakers. Why is this?
"Is it because they are of no account? No; it is because there is the most money value in the least room. Yet these are of no use beyond the grave. God's jewels are the poor sinners bought by the blood of Jesus. And though they may be of little account in the eyes of men, they that fear the Lord are numbered amongst the jewels of the Lord of hosts.