SANCTIFIED FOR THE MASTERS USE *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL* MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2014 PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work (2 Timothy 2:20-21). As it can be seen in our opening verses, there’re different qualities of vessels in God’s house: vessels of silver and gold, and vessels of wood and of earth. Being born again, we’re all vessels in the house of God, made for honouring Him. None of us was made “unto dishonour”; each one of us has been raised for His glory, but you can decide if you’re going to be a vessel of honour, or a vessel of dishonour. That’s what Paul meant when he said, “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use….” To be “sanctified” means to be separated or set apart unto God for His sacred use, while to be “meet” means to be qualified. We’ve already been sanctified: “By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). He has also qualified us (made us meet), to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:12). Therefore, you’ve been purged and cleansed from all that’s ignoble and unclean. You’re fit for the Master’s use. However, you must place yourself where you ought to be, and be available for Him to use you. The responsibility is yours, to be in a constant state of readiness, and be willing to take on more responsibilities for the Lord. You may never know what more the Lord intends to do with your life, which is why you must be willing and ready to do more all the time. Make yourself available for greater responsibilities in the house of God, and do all you’re asked to do faithfully, with a sincere heart. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for your love and grace, which you’ve lavishly bestowed upon me, in sanctifying me for your sacred use, and qualifying me to be the partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. I yield completely to you and declare that my life is for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 2 Timothy 2:15 Living Bible (TLB) 15 Work hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman, one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means. John 15:3 Living Bible (TLB) 3 He has already tended you by pruning you back for greater strength and usefulness by means of the commands I gave you. 1 Corinthians 6:11 Living Bible (TLB) 11 There was a time when some of you were just like that but now your sins are washed away, and you are set apart for God; and he has accepted you because of what the Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit of our God have done for you. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 1:1-24 Ecclesiastes 9-12 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Jeremiah 33 rhapsodyofrealities.org/index.php/en/
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