A VESSEL OF HONOR

2 Timothy 2:20(But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor and some to dishonor. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work).

In the journey of life we need divine visitation if we must make progress. Divine visitation requires preparation and sanctification. God is not partial; he just follows spiritual principles. He set the rules and followed the rules.  We are the vessel, and we need to be filled with his spirit to function perfectly. God is our maker, he is the potter and we are the clay and the power to change us is in his hand but we have to show willingness. We are made to understand that God does not use every vessel in his house because the vessels are not the same. He also tells us that we can make ourselves available to be used by him if only we clean up and position ourselves for re-molding. If you are expecting a VIP in your house, no matter how clean your house is, you still need to do some touch up cleaning and preparation. In this case no VIP is greater than God that means we need extra cleaning before we can invite him. There is this testimony of a particular sister that kept praying to God to use her. She said one day during service she wanted to use the restroom but she couldn’t use it because it was messed up, so she left immediately. On her way God spoke to her and said what happened that she did not use the restroom? And that is the same reason why he could not use her. So many times God has tried to use us one way or the other to do his job but find it difficult to access us because of the position we put ourselves. He said be Holy because I am holy. We deprive ourselves of so many good things if we refuse to clean up. I am sure nobody wants to be a vessel of dishonor. We need to distinguish ourselves in order to get God attention. 2 Corinthians 6:17(Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters saith the Lord Almighty). The choice to be a vessel of honor is ours to make because he said if any man purges himself he shall be a vessel of honor. 1 Timothy 2:22(Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness faith, charity, peace with them that call on the Lord out of pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strife). To be a vessel of honor we need to cleanse ourselves and stay away from every form of unrighteousness. If we are willing to take responsibility God is faithful to release all the grace that we need to succeed. It is not by might nor by power but by the Spirit of God (Zechariah 4:6). Friends, this prayer will help you. It is my favorite prayer and it works. I know where I used to be. Ask God to purge you today by the blood of Jesus and that you are ready to be clay in his hand ready to be re- molded. Hebrews 9:14(How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offer himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?). The good news is that Jesus Christ has offered himself for our cleansing and sanctification. All you have to do is to accept and receive him as your Lord and savior which is the first step and it also guarantees your access to his blood.

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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