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THE PROCESS

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“In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.”                 2 Timothy 2:20,21 NIV

 

Imagine walking into a room and noticing two ceramic vessels. One is a gracefully curved gold pitcher. The other is a plain pot. Which would catch your eye and draw you in for a closer look? In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul used this metaphor to explain how some Christians honour the Lord with their life and service. Others bring shame to the Gospel through selfish living. Scripture commonly uses the vessel image because believers should be “filled with” the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 says the Holy Spirit trains us in righteousness and strengthens us in suffering. His work begins on the inside, where He adjusts our thinking to align with God’s Word. Our beliefs affect our actions. The Lord wants our behaviour to conform to the perceptions the Holy Spirit places on our spirit. If we cooperate with the Lord in removing ungodly actions and attitudes, then we become a “vessel of honour.” We can be used for God’s kingdom. As believers, our responsibility in the sanctification process is to work with the Holy Spirit to eliminate sin from our lives. Our task is to deal with sin. We must flee from it or confess and repent when necessary. When we’re vigilant about keeping a sinless life, then the Holy Spirit can work to mature our faith. This makes us golden vessels who pour God’s love upon the world.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, make us vigilant to sin in our lives, and mature our faith.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Holy Spirit, when we are vigilant about keeping a sinless life, You can work to mature our faith, making us into golden vessels who pour God’s love upon the world. AMEN

 

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Galatians 6:12-18

 

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