Treasure in a Clay Jar

 

Gratitude Year 12- Day 235: Today, I am grateful for the treasure in a clay jar. 

This passage made me think about the resilience of our souls that are currently stored in these frail, human "jars of clay." 

 "We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies." -2 Corinthian 4:7-10

His great light in our lives gives us resilience. Even in suffering, there is hope. The world can be falling apart, but our souls are safe. 

Paul, who killed so many Christians, was hunted, beaten, and jailed. Still, he had no fear of death, because death had already been swallowed up in victory. 

Clay jars can break. In our brokenness, is the light of Jesus more visible? Many times, the answer is "yes." 

Today, I am grateful for the treasure in a clay jar.