Friday, May 22, 2026

Scripture

“We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

Reflections

Do you consider yourself wealthy?

Some have vast sums of money kept in banks.  Banks are a relatively safe place to keep money.  The F.D.I.C. even insures it.  Others have their wealth in properties or various equities.

The Apostle Paul talks about a treasure in clay jars.  In biblical times, people did not have piggy banks.  They stored their money in clay jars.  Clay can easily be broken.  Still, the contents can be of great value.  The same is true of us and the gospel.  We, by nature, can be a rather fragile people.  There are times when we can get cracked or even shattered, but we still have the gospel.  “We are afflicted in every way but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair, persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed, always carrying around in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.” (2 Cor. 4:8-10)

God chooses us as his vessels of something of great value, the gospel.  We may not consider ourselves wealthy, but if we’re a follower of Christ, we are.  The treasure of the gospel is within us—and God has deposited it into our lives.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for trusting me with your gospel.  Help me to be generous in sharing it with others, even when I feel like I’m breaking.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12