Not of my power......

Good morning everyone. Yesterday was election day and My daughter was out of school. So, since she has been learning about democracy in social studies. I thought what a better time to take her to vote with me. She was there from start to finish. She turned the selection dial, she pushed enter, then she pushed "Cast your ballot"! We talked about each candidate before we pushed enter. It was a fun and touching experience to do together. I was listening to a song by Jars of Clay called Revolution and thoughts started flowing. I hope all this makes sense this morning. Let's dig into the good stuff and see what Gods' Word shows us......

Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:7 "For God . . . made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."

I don't know if you have ever listened to Jars of Clay but, I've always liked the band for their sound and their songs, but I like their name, too. It's a way for them to make a statement about the gospel just by saying, "We're Jars of Clay." Of course, they picked the name from this verse to make the point, right? I guess I am assuming that their ultimate message. That we can know God through Jesus is far more powerful and valuable than the Christian rock band that sometimes sings about it.

Ok, riddle me this. If you went to The Potter in Paul's day looking for something to keep your most valued possession in, you'd walk right past the huge sign that reads "12 for $1" on the clay pots and look for a cool-looking display jar that has been bedazzled or maybe something with a lock on it.

Now, let's get real for a bit. Human beings are weak, fragile, flawed. Why or how would God allow us to carry the most valuable truth in all of human history? Today's verse answers that question! I had to ask myself lately. What evidence shows that I am that jar of clay? What evidence have you seen in your life that you are a "jar of clay," that you are not powerful on your own to carry the message of God's grace? What evidence have you seen of God's power in and through you? I know sometimes you might even think that God doesn't see you or that He has abandoned you. Know this if anything. Those thoughts are born from Satan and he wants you to be discouraged.

Do this for me today. Thank God for placing His treasure in you and showing His power through you. Then, let Him get to work guiding you. I know this is hard sometimes, especially for the semi-controlling types. Right? Have a great day and God bless.