Treasure Carriers

Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us. We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:7‭-‬9 HCSB

The glory of man is Christ in us. As we shine our light we bring hope to the world. Hope is so needed and desired. Jesus is the hope of the world. He is the answer, the life, the refuge.

We do not need to 'look' like anything special. The hope is inside, we just need to let it out: God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27

To know we carry treasure within us, this makes this clay vessel so valuable. I am a neat fit, not a sloppy fit. I am perfect for Him! He chose me to be His vessel.

We often see jewellery stores and after a purchase the piece of jewellery is placed in a box. Sometime the box is plain and unadorned but still it is an perfect fit. We are like this. These little boxes carry treasure, treasure to give life to others. Amen!