Treasure in Clay Jars

Judges 19-21; 2 Corinthians 4 

“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

The living presence of God through the Holy Spirit is the treasure and “all surpassing power” within the lives of Christ followers. The “jars of clay”, which are our bodies, become chipped, cracked, and  vulnerable to breaking. Like God’s intentional whittling down of Gideon’s army so they would not boast of their own strength, God’s power is revealed through the vulnerable, temptation-prone containers of human bodies, so that we would not boast nor rely on our own power.

Are we valuing the treasure of God’s presence in our lives today by honoring and responding to his Spirit?

Are we humbling ourselves before God, acknowledging our vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and utter dependency on him?

God desires to reveal the life of Jesus through us today!

“Lord Jesus, shine through me and being glory to your name.”