Messy but Beautiful (I)

Messy but Beautiful (I)

‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.’ Romans 8:28 [NKJV]

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Dear heavenly Father I pray that as we start this new series, may you open our eyes to see Jesus in our circumstances, to see the beauty you are making out of our mess so that we may trust You and yield to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

God can make something beautiful out of the mess of your life if you can surrender unto Him. He is the Porter, and you are the clay (Jeremiah 18). The Bible is full of messy people whom God used for His glory. Who would have thought that Jesus would be connected to Rahab, the prostitute? (Matthew 1:5). How about Apostle Paul who devoted his life to persecuting those in the Way (Jesus Christ) before God arrested him on his way to Damascus?

In our Bible reading today, God took Jeremiah on an excursion to the porter’s house to learn an important life’s lesson. The porter is absolutely in control of the clay and no matter how messy, tough, porous the clay maybe, as long as the clay is fully yielded, the porter can make something good out of it. This analogy is a metaphor for us. If only we can yield ourselves unto God and set our affection on Him, He can make us into what He wants for His glory.

What do you consider a mess in your life? Is it your relationship, family, career, health etc.? Or did you make mistakes that have turned your journey into something that’s not desirable? Jesus is able to give you new perspective, turn things around, and make beauty out of your ashes if you turn everything over to Him. At KSi, we encourage you to surrender unto Jesus, let Him be the Lord over your life and your Saviour.

Daily Confession: Here I am today, Jesus, remember me. I give myself unto You, make something beautiful out of my life.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for those who have given up on their lives and are contemplating on committing suicide. May God encounter their lives in Jesus’ name.

Song: Be still and know that I am God (4x)