Jars of Clay God will always have His

Jars of Clay God will always have His work done by instruments who are willing to have it clear that the exceeding greatness of the power is His, and not theirs. William R. Nicoll (1851 -1923) 5/3/2020

2 Corinthians 4: 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness, ” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

John 12: 35 So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

John 12: 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.

John 12: 46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in Me may not remain in darkness.

2 Corinthians 4: 7 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 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, (earthen vessels) to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

Luke 11: 39 - And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.

1 Corinthians 1: 26 -31

2 Corinthians 12: 9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

John 7: 45 -49 The officers then came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring him? ” The officers answered, “No one ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Have you also been deceived? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him? But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed. ”

2 Corinthians 4: 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

Isaiah 42: 3 - a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Matthew 12: 20 - a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;

1 Corinthians 2: 1 -5 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

2 Corinthians 4: 7 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 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

• There is a treasure that is worth seeking and living for. • God will use each of us to further His work and will on earth. • God does have surpassing power and all praise belongs to Him. • We are not God.

For Our Consideration… • Are you walking in the light of the Gospel? • When was the last time you deeply contemplated God’s power and glory? • Why do you think God chose to use jars of clay to proclaim the Good News? • Are we worthy of such a task?

Prayer Focus • Thank You Father for choosing, loving, and empowering us and making us worthy in Your Son. • Thank You for the Word of God to lead, guide and encourage us daily. • Thank You for a new life both now and for eternity.