Broken but Useful
He stood at the top of a 10- story building while holding a vessel in His hands. A vessel that was precious to Him. A vessel that wanted to be used by Him.
Yet, He made the decision that it was best to throw the exquisite vase over the side of the building, shattering it.
The pot was now broken.
To the naked eye it no longer resembled a vessel, just tiny pieces.
Most would say it was no longer fit for use. Something of value was now damaged beyond repair. Or was it?
The Man at the top of the building was the Creator; He was the Potter and the vessel, His clay.
Even though He plummeted the vessel to its demise, He knew what was best for the little pot for He had a great plan and purpose for it.
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8
Through His hands, what was once broken and of no use, was now being mended by the Potter.
That was me being dropped from that 10- story building as my body endured one chronic and debilitating illness after another. Year in and year out. Longing to be used by Him, but physically unable. Broken and useless.
Why, Lord? Were the thoughts that ran through my mind many years ago.
Yet, today He has given me a glimpse into His perfect plan.
We are all broken and in need of our Potter because our brokenness comes in varying forms:
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- A painful and disappointing marriage. (or singleness)
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- Difficult or severed relationships.
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- Prodigals.
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- Financial hardships.
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- Living with limitations.
- A fearful diagnosis.
Through the disappointments, hurting, and pain, He ever so gently fashioned the vessel back together again, but this time the vessel took on a new shape; one better than before.
He filled it with His might and power and sent it on it’s way.
Calling out, “My grace is all you need, He said. And My power works best in weakness.”
The little vessel stood, for there was work for it to do.
One last thing He said,
Pour into others as I have poured into you.
Live a poured out life for the Master,
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Linking up after you on Walk with Him Wednesdays – so thankful to read your thoughts here! Beautifully written, and so much truth here. We are the most useful vessels when we have been broken, and restored by His grace alone, for His purposes. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Cherry,
What sweet and encouraging words that you have poured over me! Thank you sister.
jolene
What a beautiful picture you’ve drawn of your life and how this relates to all of us and our Master. Beautifully written, friend.
Awe thanks Theresa!
This is beautiful. Love the “pour into others as I have poured into you”. A reminder that He is constantly molding and making us into what He wants us to be. I am so guilty of trying to do it on my own and because of that I seem to struggle even more. Thanks for sharing!!