Coins, Covenant & Real Value
Some things aren’t just lost—they’re missed. In Luke 15, Jesus paints a picture of heaven’s joy that’s both personal and powerful. Sandwiched between the Lost Sheep and the Prodigal Son is the parable of one woman who loses one silver coin out of ten.
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. -Luke 15:8–12 (KJV)
Precious Pursuit
Let me ask you—have you ever lost something that wasn’t just valuable, but deeply personal?
Like a ring, a heartfelt letter, or a family heirloom?
In Luke 15:8–10, Jesus compares one repentant soul to a lost coin—but this isn’t spare change. During this time in scripture it is well known that woman would often receive ten silver coins (drachmas) as part of her gift or payment from the groom (or his family) to the bride’s family or a gift or property that the bride’s family gives to the bride, often brought into the marriage—usually noted as a headdress of ten silver coins traditionally worn by married women.
Jesus is often described as the Bridegroom, and the Church—His people—as His Bride (Ephesians 5:25–27, Revelation 19:7). Just as a bride in ancient times received a precious gift symbolizing covenant and value, so too have we, the Church, been marked by the priceless gift of Christ’s love and sacrifice.
Could you imagine a love so relentless that heaven throws a celebration the moment you decide to come home?
Losing one coin was about more than money; it symbolized broken covenant and lost identity. These coins often worn like a headdress to display marital status and a symbol of identity, covenant, and dignity—so personal that losing even one brought emotional distress and social shame. This was not a random coin on the floor. This was a piece of her story. The parable tells us that she searches diligently—she will not stop until it is found. Once the coin is found, she doesn’t just smile quietly to herself. She calls her friends and neighbors and says, “Rejoice with me!”
Jesus is telling us: you’re not just one of many—you’re part of God’s covenant, and He notices when you’re missing. And yet, Jesus used that image to say something eternal: Even when you feel far, flawed, or forgotten—you’re still valuable to God. Heaven hasn’t written you off. You’re not just a number—you’re known by name. You bear His image. You’re part of His covenant. And heaven will move everything to bring you back into His hands.
Mind Made New: Mercy & the Master’s Mindset
So let God light the lamp of love in your heart to shine His Truth and His Way in a dark world. In a world often driven by self-centeredness, prideful ambitions, and rebellion—dominated by inconsistent emotions and desires that oppose God’s truth—you are so much more than short-sighted focus on temporary pleasures. This doesn’t mean you are evil all the time; it means your decisions and desires have been rooted in the flesh instead of God. Let Him sweep away what’s been covering you. Let repentance lead you home—because heaven is waiting to celebrate you.
Jesus teaches us that true value isn’t about keeping man-made rules, but about winning the soul. The soul is made up of our mind, will, and emotions—it’s the seat of our personality, what makes you unique. While your spirit connects to God, your soul expresses how you live, feel, and choose in response to Him and the world.
It’s so much more than positive thinking—it’s about Christlike thinking: valuing what He values, hating what He hates, and seeking the Father’s will. Jesus offers us good news: there is another way—and it’s powerful, peaceful, and possible. The mind of Christ is God-centered, humble, and obedient; led by the Spirit—not by feelings; full of desire for righteousness and truth; and focused on an eternal perspective over temporary comfort.
You don’t have to be perfect to start—you just have to be willing. Ask God to renew your mind. Take it one decision at a time. Choosing Christ’s mind isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering smarter. And when you do, you’ll think clearer, walk freer, and live fuller—right in the center of His will. And when even one heart turns toward God with that kind of surrender, heaven doesn’t stay silent—it celebrates, because your “yes” means you’ve come home.
