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 honour,
and some to dishonour.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ex 26, John 5, Prov 2, Gal 1 BIBLE STUDIES: 2 Timothy 2:20-22
Yesterday we looked at some of the contents of a great house. We have
discussed about borrowed vessels; vessel unto honor and unto dishonour.
As we discussed, the great house mentioned in our bible studies is the
present day church. The owner of the house is Jesus, Colossians 1:18.
The vessels are the believers.
Also present in this great house are vessels of earth and wood. We
know that the wood and earth have little or no use. Wood and clay are
reserved for ignoble use. Wood and clay vessels are used for
dishonorable purposes, perhaps in the kitchen or to carry out garbage or
human waste. They often get broken and are cheaply replaced. The
vessels of wood and clay are believers who are like dry wood. They are
destitute of the grace of God, and are fit matter for Satan to work
upon, and by them raise and increase the flames of contention and
division in the church. Every time there is a quarrel or contention in
the church they are always involved. They are sensual, carnal, and
wordly. They are void of spirituality and lack spiritual mindedness.
They are the ones you will see fighting most of the time for positions
in the church. If they are not put in posts, they start a quarrel and
turn the church upside down. Also in this great house are vessels of
gold and silver. These vessels are for noble uses. No one uses china
cups to feed dogs. These vessels are kept clean so that they may be used
for honourable purposes, such as dinner parties. These vessels are
prominently displayed as decorations or used for serving important
guests as a gesture of honour while the vessel of earth and wood are
strictly utilitarian. They are used for duties that are never seen and
are kept out of sight as much as possible. These persons or believers
are comparable to gold and silver for their worth and value, and
preciousness in the sight of Christ. To the Most High God they are His
jewels and peculiar treasure because of their excellency and usefulness
in the church. These vessels are known for their purity and worthiness
while the vessels of earth and clay are known for their impurity and
unworthiness. The question is what type of vessel are you – gold or
clay, silver or earth? How useful are you in the house of God? How
useful are you in that department in the church? Are you the type the
pastor is always calling to settle quarrel between you and your spouse
or other members of the church? How valuable are you in the hands of
God?
PRAYER POINT: Father please open my eyes to myself as You see me. Also help me to take to correction when You rebuke me.
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