"Or has not the potter the right over the clay, out of the same kneading to make one vessel, indeed, for honor, yet one for dishonor?" (Rom 9:21).
Within that one kneaded lump of clay was Adam and Eve, and you and me, Hitler and Stalin, the Twelve and everyone else.
Such masterful works of art are they all! Some vessels of indignation made perfectly for that and some vessels of mercy.
Can we not look at God in awe at His masterful way of shaping each one?
The lump brought out of the kneading does not tell the Potter how to make the lump. He knows best. And in the end He will have mercy upon all (Romans 11:36).
No, we are not robots. We are vessels formed by God and carried by Him for the tasks He made us for.
Tony N.
I just finished watching to movie, Bridge to Terabithia. There is a scene in the story in which the main characters Jess, Leslie, and little May Belle get into a discussion after church about whether or not people who don't believe the bible will go to hell. Jess says he thinks it's true but not sure and his little sister May Belle of course is innocent and believes everthing she hears in church is exactly true....however...Leslie says....."I'm not worried about whether or not God is sending me to hell....I think he's too busy creating all of this!!!" At this comment she opens her hands to point to the beautiful sky, trees, and country roads. God is truly an artist, I agree.
-SeekerRuth
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Hi SeekerRuth,
Sounds like a good movie. Is Terebithia sort of like a world on a parallel plane with earth?
To think that God created you and all of us just the way we are, created our surroundings, our Country, etc. all in wisdom to attain the outcome of His desire is mind-boggling. Now He wants to take us out of this creation of earth and take us into a new creation. Mind-boggling.
For me, science is the study of how God probably went about creating the piece of artwork called the Universe. I think it's like the study of painting, drawing, use of perspective, and other artistic techniques.
Psychology is especially interesting because the complexity of the human mind is astounding, and it is even more astounding to know that a conscious being much greater than ourselves created that mind. :HeartThrob:
Tony,
Terabithia is a Novel written by Katherine Paterson that was made into a movie. The story is about two fifth grade children who are both lonely for different reasons (Jess because his father is always working and Leslie because she is outcasted at school for being "different"). When they get home from school, they go play in woods and create an imaginary place where they can escape from their problems. In the midst of just being kids, they learn valuable lessons about life, family, and true friendship. It's a cute story...but it has nothing to do with an alternative universe (which surprised me when I read it).
-SeekerRuth
Redkora, two psychologists were walking and their paths crossed. One said "Hello" and the other responded with a "Hello." As they each continued walking away, each said to himself, "Hmm, I wonder what he meant by that?" :icon_biggrin:
Tony
Quotetwo psychologists were walking and their paths crossed. One said "Hello" and the other responded with a "Hello." As they each continued walking away, each said to himself, "Hmmm, I wonder what he meant by that?"
Are you sure it wasn't two women psychologists? Or just two women...........?? LOL
Sure enjoyed your comments Tony, especially this one-
QuoteNo, we are not robots. We are vessels formed by God and carried by Him for the tasks He made us for.
Look forward to your input.
Joian
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Sure enjoyed your comments Tony, especially this one-
QuoteNo, we are not robots. We are vessels formed by God and carried by Him for the tasks He made us for.
Look forward to your input.
Joian
Joian,
In Romans 9:22 it is stated that God carries the vessels:
Rom 9:22 Now if God, wanting to display His indignation and to make His powerful doings known,
carries, with much patience, the vessels of indignation, adapted for destruction,
Some versions have "endure," almost giving the impression that it irks Him to have to put up with the vessels of indignation which He made.
Below, is where the AV has "carry."
John 21:18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and
carry thee whither thou wouldest not. (Authorized Version).
Joh 21:18 Verily, verily, I am saying to you, When you were younger you girded yourself and walked where you would; yet whenever you may be growing decrepit, you will stretch out your hands, and another shall be girding you and
carrying you where you would not." (Concordant Literal).
I just don't see how we, to keep the figure as vessels formed by the potter, can sprout legs. He has to carry us to where He needs us to fulfill the function in life He desires. Some are spittoons, some bed pans but some are very lovely vessels fit for the table of the King.
The nice thing is that all of us will shed these bodies of humiliation for bodies of glory. The vessels will be remade and all will be for His glory.
Tony
QuoteJohn 21:18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. (Authorized Version).
Whew! The Lord sure minstered to me with your post, even beyond your interesting insight on the thread.........
God bless you brother,
Joian
Quote from: Tony N on August 10, 2007, 08:03:19 PM
Redkora, two psychologists were walking and their paths crossed. One said "Hello" and the other responded with a "Hello." As they each continued walking away, each said to himself, "Hmm, I wonder what he meant by that?" :icon_biggrin:
Tony
Lol. Thanks for the chuckle!
Quote from: Tony N on August 11, 2007, 04:54:28 PMI just don't see how we, to keep the figure as vessels formed by the potter, can sprout legs. He has to carry us to where He needs us to fulfill the function in life He desires. Some are spittoons, some bed pans but some are very lovely vessels fit for the table of the King.
And possibly serve as all three during the course of our lives?