Worthy Vessel

Because many things come and few things go from this place, I've determined we collect old things.  Mr. Bill has a1976 14' aluminum john boat, and it could tell some hair-raising stories.  Like the night I helped Mr. Bill and his buddy, Kenneth, haul that boat across a cow pasture (in the dark) to a snake-infested pond for a night of frog-giggin'.  Mr. Bill sure knows how to show a girl a good time!

 

The word "honor" isn't used much anymore.  We all recognize "dishonorable," but rarely do use "honorable" to describe anything or anybody.  Personally, I like the word!  "Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work." (2 Timothy 2:21).  That Greek word, "timē," means precious, valuable to the highest degree.  It's worth noting that a vessel won't be considered both dishonorable and honorable.  Bill's john boat leaks; even though the holes are small, it's not a worthy vessel; at least, I'm not getting in it!  God wants men and women who are serious enough in their relationship to Him to pursue holiness, becoming worthy-useful-ready for His service.  What we offer Christ may not seem like much, but small things are mighty in the hand of The Father: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing Power belongs to God and not to us." (2 Corinthians 4:7).  I long to be a woman of honor, not by the world's standards, but "honorable" by God's prefect measure and grace.  Worthy vessel … worthy goal!