Fit for the Master's use

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honour and some for dishonour. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honour, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. – 2 Timothy 2.20-21

There are all sorts of vessels in the household. There are  common vessels and expensive. Some are fit for everyday use and some of for special events of occasions. Some are made from expensive materials and some from wood and paper.

And that’s fine.

In God’s house too there are all sorts of vessels. Some are vessels of many skills and abilities. Some are refined and have that certain sense of class. Some seem to be able to do anything.

But most us are just us. Most of us are just regular folk. Most of us are just who we are. We may not have great skills or abilities or talents. We don’t speak well. We may not even feel worthy of service. 

The wonderful truth is though that God has a purpose for each and every vessel in His house. He has made each of us for our own purpose and according to His perfect plan.

The thing is though that nobody wants to use dirty vessels. The type of vessel doesn’t matter, but whether it is clean or not does matter. Only vessels that are clean are fit for the Master’s use. We can’t be useful if we are not dealing with our sin.

Our desire should be vessels fit for God to use, honourable in our behaviour, set apart and useful, prepared for every good work.

Lets make sure that our vessels are clean and ready for God to use.