Vessels

Vessels

Psalm 23; John 4; 2Timothy 2:20-26; Revelation 21:6-8; 22:17

What is the purpose of a cup if not to be a delivery method for the contents within? The cup is not the contents, but the contents are what fill it inside.

What are we as Christians if not vessels which deliver the living water of Jesus Christ? What is our duty if not to be filled to the brim with the contents of Jesus Christ within?

If you try to fill a cup with more fluid when it is full, you cause it to spill. Just so, when we as Christians attempt to put something which does not belong in our cup (our hearts) then we spill the precious contents within. We also taint what is already there, we poison the water. Only God can cleanse what is there, only He can refill our cup.

As vessels of God, we must look to Him to fill our cup, for that is the only way in which we will truly be filled, and His water is everlasting. We carry this living water to all those lost in sin and help to build up those others who are our spiritual family, fellow heirs to the promise of heaven.

Don't let anything in today that defiles, keep out the impurities, keep your foot from evil, guard your heart with all diligence (Prov.4:20-27). Step on to the battlefield that is life and fight the enemy, spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and win others to His cause. Make this day a win for the cause of Christ in your life, defeat the enemy. Spread the words of life by your actions, with your words, and let them guide your thoughts. Live today and give life to others with the power of the gospel (2Cor.4:1-11).

Be full of godliness today. Go share the water of life freely to all, both by your life and by your words, and thus give life to who will hear and obey (Matt.28:19-20).

Be a vessel of honor. Be alive. Be a Christian.

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