Cracked Pot

It’s not about us.  We’re just an earthen vessel. Barbara Johnson calls us a cracked pot! God knew we’d never be perfect—He didn’t expect it nor demand it. He did expect us to mature and grow…but He knew we’d never do this life perfectly. In fact, He knew we’d be damaged, beat up, abused, and broken by the enemy who is called the god of this age.  What is this age, you ask? It’s the period of time before Jesus returns which is ruled by Satan and wreaks instability, weakness, lack of reverence, wickedness, calamity, and misery!

God knew what we’d be walking through. He knew we wouldn’t withstand the storm perfectly. But He also didn’t expect us to do it alone or in our own strength. If we’ve given our lives to Him, He lives in us!  He’s the Light, the Power, the Stability, the Encouragement, the HOPE!  If we’ll quit trying to cover up our weaknesses, and just let Him shine, His power is demonstrated to the world around us. It’s in our weakness He’s made strong. HE is the treasure! He is the power—and He wants to demonstrate it through US. He wants the world to see His light through those cracks. It’s probably the biggest encouragement your friends can see. God can use anyone—even those imperfect but perfectly loved cracked pots. Let His light shine!!