Opening Verse
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV)
Introduction
In our daily lives, it’s easy to feel ordinary, blending into the routines and crowds around us. Yet, within each of us lies an extraordinary purpose that transcends our outward appearance and routine life.
Devotional Story
Imagine a small, unremarkable clay pot sitting among many others in a potter’s workshop. To a casual observer, it looks just like the others—nothing special. However, the potter has chosen this particular pot for an extraordinary purpose. He fills it with a precious ointment meant for a king. Suddenly, the ordinary pot takes on an incredible value and purpose, far beyond what its outward appearance suggests.
What This Means
Like the clay pot, we may appear ordinary on the outside, but God has filled us with extraordinary purpose. Our value and purpose are not determined by our external conditions or societal status but by what God has placed within us.
Think About This
Consider how your life reflects the extraordinary purpose God has for you. Are you aware of the treasure within, or are you judging yourself by the external standards of the world?
Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to see beyond our ordinary exteriors and recognize the extraordinary purpose You have for each of us. Teach us to value the treasure within and to live in a manner worthy of Your calling. Amen.
Closing Verse
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, KJV)