However, we possess this precious treasure [the divine Light of the Gospel] in [frail, human] vessels of earth, that the grandeur and exceeding greatness of the power may be shown to be from God and not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Most of us throw broken things away, but God usually breaks something before He uses it. - Author Unknown
Do you ever think;
"When I grow up, I will."
"When I get over this mess, I can."
"When I get my act together, I should."
Please don't wait to walk into all Jesus has already paid for.
Know that God uses us where we are and how we are right now.
Part of His way is molding and healing as we go.
It is okay to walk wounded. The 'heroes' of our faith did, too.
Think of: Moses, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Saul (Paul), and Simon Peter.
God Uses Broken Things
It takes broken soil to produce a crop,
Broken clouds to give rain,
Broken grain to give bread,
Broken bread to give strength.
It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume.
It is Simon Peter, broken and weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever. — Vance Havner
How might your scars or wounds encourage another?
What is the fallacy in waiting until you think you have it all together before you love others?
So what lies are keeping you from walking in all Christ has paid for?
Lord, how wow are Your ways! You show off how your treasure is poured out of these jars of clay to prove that You dwell in us! Amen