But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Our suffering is not in vain. Our pain has a purpose. We go through this life experiencing triumph and tragedy; good and evil. We look at ourselves through our brokenness and insecurities. We see all of our blemishes, while He sees purity. God looks at us with pride and with purpose.
We are broken vessels with great power inside of us. We have the power to change the world.
Jesus isn't calling the perfect. He is calling ordinary people just like us. It says in 1 Corinthians 1:27- 28 that God chose the foolish things in this world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things and the despised things. He chose us.
We don't think we can do it, but Jesus says His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). It looks like the world is too far gone, but God says He will heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14). God is waiting for us to take that step. We are not in this alone. We don't have to be afraid or discouraged (Deuteronomy 31:6).
The time is now. The harvest is ripe (Luke 10:2) We are here to change the world.
Love this!
ReplyDeleteI think we often forget that "we are here to change the world" and allow ourselves to become comfortable in our churches and our small groups. But changing the world comes from getting out there, and that's where Jesus works to take our blemishes and our pain and touch an equally broken world.
Exactly. We are all made to do something great. We just have to step out of our comfort zones.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful encouragement thank you :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome!
DeleteBeautiful encouragement thank you :)
ReplyDeleteLovely reminder. Thank you for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
DeleteSooo thankful we're not alone!
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