"The Cheaper Alternative"

I am continually amazed that God can use me despite myself.  In fact, I could probably fill an entire blog with a list of people more qualified than me to do what I do.  The wonderful thing about the way God works though, is that he doesn't go after what the world labels as "the best option" or "the most qualified."

Clay pots are referenced a lot in scripture, partly because they were so common as an every day used item at the time.  They were the cheaper alternatives for storing things.  Often times they would be cracked or broken and discarded because they were so cheap and easy to make - they were the plastic bottles of our time.  But time and time again, the Lord refers to us as "clay."  2 Corinthians 4:7-9 says;

⁷ But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ⁸ We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; ⁹ persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 

God has chosen us to be the everyday ordinary vessels to carry the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  What the world might be inclined to discard or disregard, Christ fills with His light.  In doing so, through our weakness and mediocrity, his power is made perfect and He is glorified.

Under normal circumstances, any leader under tremendous stress and pressure might begin to crack, and in desperation be destroyed.  But with God's help, when we are doing His will, despite our imperfections - we can change the world!