But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7
Just imagine it! Imagine those clay jars, which have been placed around you, on the shelf, on the floor, on the table–placed there–for us–for you and for me! They’re free. And they’re filled with treasures.
I pick up one jar. It’s heavy. I’m hesitant. I’ve heard that the treasures are magnificent, but I’m still hesitant. I lift it and slowly begin to pour the content out! I pour it only on my feet. I’m hurting–it heals me. I’m grieving–it consoles me.
I become a bit more trusting, so I begin to pour it on my legs and arms.
I’m praising–it enables me.
I’m homesick–it comforts me.
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The clay jar is still filled to the brim! But it’s not as heavy now! I lift it up, over my head. I pour it out.
I’m famished–it fills me.
I’m thankful –it blesses me.
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I don’t want it to end. I’m anxious–it fills me with peace. I’m suffering–it fills me with hope. The content–the treasure–saturates me!
And it never ends.
It never runs out.
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Today, pick up that jar of clay–pour out the treasure–saturate yourself with it–let it fill your mouth and penetrate your heart:
“. . . that is, the word of faith (I) am proclaiming”
Read about it in Romans 10:9-13.