2 Timothy 2:19-21
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonor.
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
What does it mean to be a vessel of use? What do I need to do to be a vessel of use for God? These questions have ran through my mind many times. I want to be a vessel of use for God, but how do I become that vessel?
According to this scripture, in order to be a vessel of honor I must turn away from sin. I must purge my heart of all of the things that hold me back. I must turn my life to the master. That is the only way that I can be a vessel that is sanctified and meet for the master's use.
This is my prayer, "God let me be a vessel of use. Let my heart be clean and prepared for what you have for me. Let me walk after you and in righteousness. So I can do a work for your kingdom. I give up the pleasures of this life in order to follow you. I give up my ideas on how life should be ran and I place it in your hands. Have your way in me."
Mark 10:20-21
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
I don't want to be like this man. If the Lord tells me to give something up I want to give it up. I don't want to become sad and leave and not change. I want to be changed so that I can be what God wants me to be.
Today I hope to encourage someone. You may feel down, tired, and worn. Don't give up! You too can be a vessel of use. Keep on pressing on and have faith in God. Our timing is not his timing. He knows what he is doing. Sometimes it is hard to wait but trust me it WILL be worth it! If you are following the plan of God and doing what the word says, then you are one step closer to being used of God. Don't let go of the hope. Don't let the storms cloud your vision. Just keep on moving forward. Don't look back but look forward. There is a blessing coming your way! It's right around the corner! HOLD ON!
According to this scripture, in order to be a vessel of honor I must turn away from sin. I must purge my heart of all of the things that hold me back. I must turn my life to the master. That is the only way that I can be a vessel that is sanctified and meet for the master's use.
This is my prayer, "God let me be a vessel of use. Let my heart be clean and prepared for what you have for me. Let me walk after you and in righteousness. So I can do a work for your kingdom. I give up the pleasures of this life in order to follow you. I give up my ideas on how life should be ran and I place it in your hands. Have your way in me."
Mark 10:20-21
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
I don't want to be like this man. If the Lord tells me to give something up I want to give it up. I don't want to become sad and leave and not change. I want to be changed so that I can be what God wants me to be.
Today I hope to encourage someone. You may feel down, tired, and worn. Don't give up! You too can be a vessel of use. Keep on pressing on and have faith in God. Our timing is not his timing. He knows what he is doing. Sometimes it is hard to wait but trust me it WILL be worth it! If you are following the plan of God and doing what the word says, then you are one step closer to being used of God. Don't let go of the hope. Don't let the storms cloud your vision. Just keep on moving forward. Don't look back but look forward. There is a blessing coming your way! It's right around the corner! HOLD ON!
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