6 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 NLT
“Earthen vessels.” “Perishable containers.” Whatever your version says, people are fragile, easily broken. Cracked pots, so to speak.
Granted, we are not all we should be as receptacles of His glory, but what Master would deliberately break a serviceable vessel? Why have I been broken like this?
But then, eggs are vessels, and an unbroken egg is only a promise. Broken, it fulfills it’s purpose: bringing new life (a chick) or sustaining our life (as food). Left unbroken, it is useless. And it smells really bad.
So, am I being broken to provide nourishment and life to others? Maybe. It’s hard to know. But another broken thing comes to mind.
Glass. No, not the drinking glass that had a close encounter with the floor. I’m thinking about stained glass. Cut, shaped and reassembled, a stained glass window is a thing of beauty that brings joy to our hearts – and glory to God. But, again, it must be broken first.
Okay, Lord. You are in the business of creating and recreating in each of us. And if Your best for me requires breaking, then so be it. Whether I give of myself or simply reflect Your light, I’m in. Work Your purpose in me. I trust You. Amen.