…that He
might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He
prepared beforehand for glory.
Romans 9:23
When a clay pot is being formed
moisture is essential for keeping it pliable. At the end of a molding session, the
potter carefully covers the pot in progress with damp cloths and then seals in
a plastic bag. The process is repeated until the desired jar is finished.
Physically, a person can survive
no longer than three to five days without water. Skin cracks, arteries shrink
and harden as dehydration occurs, then death. The presence of water in the body
means the difference between life and death.
In much the same way, our hearts are
softened and remain pliable in the Potter’s hands as we soak in His Living
Waters. What are the Living Waters available to fill our innermost beings to
overflowing? The Word of God. Jesus (John 4:10-15) is Living Water. He shall
become in us a well of water springing up in us to eternal life, as we drink. Drink
continuously, not just one time. The Lord is pleased to use us as He prepared
us beforehand for His mercy to be known in us.
What is it to be a vessel of
mercy? It’s being a devoted Christ
follower who has been called out of spiritual deadness and made fit to know
God’s glory. Undeserved. All by His doing.
Dear sister, who is dry and
thirsty, will you come to the Well with me, and drink. Be restored, refreshed, revived, renewed,
rested, and resilient. Keep coming. Be free of the dry wastelands of your
hardened heart. Let Him in and let Him keep you pliable this side of heaven.
Let’s keep our hearts moistened
by the Word of God and His life in us, through His Holy Spirit, so that we will
thrive as vessels of His mercy.
Lord, You choose to have Your glory be known to us through us as earthen
vessels as we allow You to shape us, never to be the same again.
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