What are you made for?
It always saddens me when I read in the news about some young artist or athlete who loses everything they worked for due to a lack of character. They have the opportunity others can only dream of, and even the talent, yet their behavior disqualifies them from realizing their dreams.
Reading 2 Timothy today,
"In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work." 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (NIV)
Does your heart long to be used in a special work for the Lord? The Lord, unlike the world, will not use us in this way unless we have displayed a lifestyle that is in accordance with his word.
Does that mean we have to be perfect? No, but we are all grown ups here and we do realize the choices we can make that do not please him.
Paul goes onto say, " Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. " vv22-24
Is there a tugging in your heart to live a life of special purpose? It starts with how we conduct ourselves in the simple matters of life.
Jesus said, "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 (NIV)
What is the Lord telling you it's time to let go of so he can more affectively use you?
