#WordforToday 6 July 2018 Vessels of dishonor (2)

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. II Timothy 2:20-21 NKJV

In the passage above, Apostle Paul said there were different vessels- those of gold, silver, wood or clay - each having different substance but all in the house. Interesting to note that he said some (of these four types) were made for honour and some for dishonour. 

It is insightful to note that a vessel for dishonour can cleanse itself from it Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. They have the power and the ability to do it through the grace in Yeshua.

A vessel is a hollow container that holds liquid. Now if we see ourselves as a carrier of the Holy Spirit, to be used for the work of the Kingdom, we must cleanse our self from every speck of dishonor.

So what is dishonor?

Dishonor is a state of or to bring shame or disgrace. 

What brings shame and disgrace is our conduct, behavior or action.

Apostle Paul teaches us to cleanse (clean, purge, wipe off, sanitize etc) our self from dishonor. How?

Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 2 Timothy 2:22-25

Flee youthful lust. Let your body be a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to the lord which you your reasonable sacrifice.

Avoid foolish and ignorant dispute knowing that they generate strife. 

A vessel of honour will be humble - God resists the proud and give grace to the humble; gentle, patience - manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

You will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work!

#PrayerforToday 6 July 2018

Almighty Father, in the name of Jesus may I be a vessel for honor and not dishonor. Give me the grace to cleanse myself of dishonor. Amen

It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day John 6:40 NKJV

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

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