VERSE FOR TODAY: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God not of us.
HYMN: "Knowing God"
Knowing God and having Him reside within you is a treasure of infinite value. Jesus likened this value to that of a perfect pearl. The collector would readily sell everything he had in order to possess this one matchless pearl (Matt.13:45-46). Your relationship with God places an immeasurable value on your life. The treasure of God's wisdom and knowledge are available to you through Christ (Col.2:-3). His love Noe fills you. His incomprehensive peace surrounds your heart and mine (Phil.4:7). When Jesus dwells in your life, everything available to Christ dwells within you (Eph. 3:19).
Paul was comparing our lives with the clay pots commonly used in his day. Then content of the earthen vessels, not the containers themselves, were of great value. The jars would become chipped and broken and would deteriorate overtimes, but nobody thought of the jar they were interested in its contents
Paul noted that our great possession is that which God has placed within us. When people focus on us they see a frail, imperfect, and deteriorating vessel. Nothing that comes from our flesh is worthy of praise. Our bodies are aging and losing strength (2Cor.4:16). Only as we allow God to fill us and renew our inner self will people see a treasure of immeasrable worth .
Don't focus on outward appearance and physical strengh, for these deteriorate. Rather, allow the Holy Spiirit to convince you of the infinite treasure that is within you because of God's presence.
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