God can use everything. Even broken vessels and frayed tapestries …
God uses broken things.
Did Jesus not us a small lunch from a willing child. Did He not first bless it. But then broke it. And again, and again – was the bread not broken that it might feed a multitude of men? (Matthew 14).
Didn’t God use clay pots to put torches in, as the story goes in Judges 6-8, to then be broken at a specific point in time to allow the light of the torch to shine that the enemy would be scattered? The victory plan included the breaking of clay pots.
A broken vessel is spoken of in Mark 14:6. An alabaster box of very costly oil was brought to anoint the head and feet of Jesus. The box was broken that the precious oils could pour out. Oh, there were those who were scoffing at the waste of costly oils, but Jesus spoke, “Let her alone… she has done a good work for Me.”
A vessel was broken that worship be given.
Shall we rejoice in becoming a broken vessel? Shall we choose victory over hunger, and battle, hardship, and sadness? Shall we watch and wait on the work of the King of all kings. For He knows all things.
If I accept that I am clay in the hands of the Potter. If I be broken in heart and even shattered. Can I worship the One who is able to accomplish a new work in me, even when I can’t see?
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