(Fifth part)
Memory verse (2Tim2: 20-21) “ But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work ”
One way to give glory to our God is by the way our lives are used. We are vessels in God’s church or kingdom. Whose vessels are we? God’s vessels. Now, when you have vessels in your house you made or you bought, you determine what you use them for, where you keep them and when you use them. You pick a glass to take water at your will. Other glasses or cups or other vessels can’t ask you why you choose the vessels you chose. They are your vessels and you have the sovereignty over them.
So, are we in God’s hand? We need over and over again to surrender our lives, eyes, hands, minds, strength, education, talents, and skills to the Lord to use them, as he will and for his names glory. Some people were destroyed by their own talents, skills etc. Whatever things, gifts, talents, skill etc you don’t give to God will become your idol and it will work to your disadvantage. We need to lay everything God has given to us at his altar. Let God sanctify your talents and gift. Let the Lord purify your life, anoint your skills and use them. Moses’ computer was his rod, God said to Moses give your rod. And Moses rod became God’s. Moses’ rod in God’s hand did miracles. There were so many shepherds that had rods, but there’s no record of them. But Moses rod shall be remembered through all ages.
God knows the place for you in the kingdom. He has a room for your gift and talent. God has a platform for you ministry. Let the Lord use your talent; Let Him use your gift, your voice, your money, your house, your marriage and your business. Ask the Lord daily in prayer: What do you want to do with my day? What do you want to do with my life today? What is on your agenda for my life today? Lord, I want you to maximize my life today. Am your vessel. I surrender this vessel to you the owner. Use it for anything you desire and receive the glory for all you’re going to do. Do you know that vessels don’t take any glory? People always say, you have a good car. They don’t say, you car you are good!
Tomorrow’s subject: “Learn to worship him”
