Discipleship Response
His Glory
2 Corinthians 4:7
We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us.
~ The Apostle Paul
Pondering Point
The treasure in this Bible verse is the gospel message of Jesus. The jars of clay are a reference to us – the weak, flawed disciples called to deliver this treasure. As you ponder the imagery, think of the gospel as a penetrating light that shines first into and then out from your life. As a human being, you may not want your weaknesses and flaws on display. But as followers of Jesus, we are meant to let God’s light shine through us – weaknesses included. God uses human weakness to display His strength. Thus His message works through us using both talents and weaknesses. Let’s review the availability of our talents and our weaknesses for God’s purposes:
Review
What are your talents? How has God used them in the past to bless others? What are your weaknesses? How has God used those in the past to help others? How could He use them in the future?
Repent if Necessary
Repent if necessary of neglecting to use your talents to benefit others. Repent of hiding your weaknesses rather than letting God use them to help others learn of Him.
Return as Necessary
Identify both your talents (ask others if necessary) and your weaknesses. Present them to God. Ask Him to use them for His glory.
Prayer for the Day
Father God, be glorified in me however You see fit to use me: abilities, strengths, weaknesses. You are the Potter, I am the clay. In Jesus’ I pray. Amen.