Scripture
2 Corinthians 4:7-10
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
Observation
The message of Jesus Christ is carried around by us; mere clay pots on errand to deliver the good news to anyone who will listen & open their ears to hear us! The power we have in this clay pot is from God, and He will receive the glory for all that we do with the treasure He has given us. We should expect hardships, tribulations, and suffering! But don't lose heart, we have hope in what Jesus has done for us in His suffering, persecution, crucifixion, and dying on the cross. We have the life of Jesus in us shining through - no matter what comes our way!
Application
This 'clay pot' though perishing & a bit cracked, is valuable to God and to those He sends me to because I carry the power of His Holy Spirit in me. I carry HOPE! I carry the LIFE of Jesus in my body to give away over and over.
Prayer
Father, as I head for the hospital today to pray blessing and comfort over one who will soon be passing from this life, I pray for Your Holy Spirit to shine through me and help me to give You glory in this 'assignment'. Fill me afresh and anew with Your Holy Spirit power and give me what I need to reach this family for You. Open their hearts in Jesus Holy and Precious Name. A-men.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
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