Wanted - Vessel to be Used by God
Rev. Tse Amable | October 7 2024 | John 18:11-14
KEY VERSE:
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people John 18:14 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
One truth I learnt many years ago says “human beings are always searching for METHODS to use but the Lord is searching for ONE PERSON To use as a vessel. In Prophet Isaiah’s vision, the cry of the Lord was “whom shall I send? and who will go for us?” (Isaiah 6:8). The truth is the Lord preferably uses only pure vessels – vessels washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, are available and willing to be used. But if he does not find his first choice of vessels, he falls on any available vessel. For the pre-determined counsel of God to be fulfilled leading to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, God needed someone to speak the mind of divinity. The available vessel was Caiaphas, and the Lord used him. To speak the mind of God to Balaam, the available vessel was a donkey and the Lord used it (Numbers 22:28).
There is a Christian song which has the following lyrics:
If You can use anything Lord You can use me
Take my hands, Lord and my feet
Touch my heart, Lord, and speak THROUGH me If You can use anything Lord You can use me
May that be your prayer.
Remember, the Lord uses vessels that are available to be used. Let your response to the cry of God be “HERE AM I, USE ME!”
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
How have you positioned yourself to be used by the Lord as a vessel to accomplish his plans for the world? Will you say only what the Lord puts in your mouth to say?
PRAYER:
Take my life, Lord, and let it be consecrated to you. Let me be a vessel you work and speak through in and for my generation. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: THE ONE
The phrase “the one” in our key verse is translated from the Greek word ἕνας (henas), meaning "one" or "a single one." It highlights an individual chosen or singled out for a specific purpose.
The phrase “the one” illustrates how God often works through individuals, whether they are fully aware of His plan or not. In Caiaphas’ case, he was “the one” through whom a pivotal moment in the redemptive story unfolded. This demonstrates that God can choose and use anyone to accomplish His purposes—even those who might not fully grasp the extent of His plans. It reminds us that we, too, can be used as vessels for God’s will if we remain available and open to His guidance. God seeks people willing to be “the one” He can work through to achieve His divine purposes.
Reflections Are you ready to be a vessel through which God’s purposes are fulfilled, even when you don’t fully understand the bigger picture?
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