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.
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.
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