What God Looks for in His Vessels

What God Looks for in His Vessels

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour. I Thessalonians 4:4

Bible Reading: 2 Tim. 2:20-21

It is good that we desire God to use us. However, most importantly, we must understand what God looks for in His vessels. Although commitment, dedication and faithfulness are essential ingredients, there are fundamental prerequisites. God’s selection is beyond outward look, rather, He searches into the deepest parts of our heart. Though he desires all of His children to be His vessels, God continually and meticulously seeks for vessels that He will use for His glory.

A vessel is an instrument that is used to accomplish a given task at a particular time. In choosing vessels, sanctification is a major prerequisite to God. It is necessary in order to be fit for the master’s use. Sanctification means living a holy and acceptable life unto God. For God to use anyone, their life must constantly be void of iniquity. As God’s choice instrument, we must live a purified life; our ultimate purpose should be to satisfy God’s pleasure. God preserves and blesses his children, and He desires that His children live a sanctified, purified and acceptable life. Sanctification goes beyond physical activities; it involves our thought. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Although Gods selection is by grace, holiness is essential. Let’s continually pursue righteousness; check our lives for any spiritual stains and go to God for purging. Subject the flesh daily to the workings of the Holy Spirit and continually renew our hearts through meditation on God’s word.

Action Point: Prayerfully present yourself to God today for purging

Daily Confession: Lord, make me a vessel fit for an unending use in your hand full of impact and grace.

Intercessory prayer: Change our hearts to focus on you.

Hymn: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole,

I want Thee forever to live in my soul;

Break down every idol, cast out every foe

Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.