Have you ever watched a potter work with a lump of clay? It's amazing how the clay begins to take on a familar shape in the hands of a craftsman. However, if the clay develops a crack, or some other imperfection, the potter must start over and make something new. (Jeremiah 18:4)
God, the creator of the universe, desires to mold and shape us into a vessel that pleases Him as well. However, when we develope an imperfection, He must break us down in order to form something new. Sometimes, that can be a painful experience and we begin to question why?
The prophet Isaiah records this warning about questioning Gods' work in our lives, "Thus says the Lord to His anointed, Woe to him who strives with his Maker! Shall the clay say to him who forms it, "What are you Making?" (Isaiah 45:9) This is clear instruction that we should not question why, but begin to focus on the work being done in our lives by the Potter so we can fulfill His purposes on earth.
The Truth
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:24)
