Clay Jar

2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

When I think of beautiful pieces of Lead Crystal Glass, I have an image of gleaming light reflected, and refracted, around and in a perfect glass vase. Every glimmer of light seems to draw your attention to itself displayed on a shelf, and the beauty crafted by a skilled tradesman.
When I think of a clay pot, I have an image of an everyday item which is in continual use, and even has chips around the rim. I also have an image of digging in the ground, and finding fragments of clay pots. Of these I wonder what they looked like, and what were the pots used for, and who were the people who used the original complete vessel?

I am not a fine piece of Lead Crystal Glass. I relate to a clay vessel, (even if there are chips around the rim,) and desire to be useful. Indeed a vessel, where the content is the most important aspect.

Foundation

Ephesians 2:19-20 (NIV)
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

The living organism of the household's of God’s children, are each built on a foundation of apostles and prophets. I am most grateful to God, for the leadership of these foundational ministries and the people to whom God gave these tasks.

Long Time

With not using this Blog for a long time, getting back to the entry point to put a post in, was challenging. So, obviously, if you can read this, I was successful in posting.

Always remember, 'A merry heart, is good like medicine'