Thought for the Week: Jer 18

Master Potter Moulds You

Jeremiah himself becomes an
object lesson to his nation, for
his very life models the reality
of what is soon to befall Judah.
The prophet is commanded to
remain celibate & avoid feast days
– a reminder to his countrymen
that they will soon experience
involuntarily what Jeremiah is
called to experience voluntarily.
Discipleship is often costly,
but it is also always profitable.

Lord, Have Thine Own Way:
The word which came to Jeremiah
from the Lord, saying… Go down
to the potter’s house and there
I will cause you to hear My words…
I found the potter working at his
wheel. But the jar he was making
did not turn out as he had hoped,
So he crushed it into a lump of
clay again and started over. Then
the Lord gave me this message:
O Israel, can I not do to you as
this potter has done to his clay?
As the clay is in the potter hand,
so are you in my hand (Jer 18:1-6).

O Lord and Sovereign God, we
acknowledge Your will is good.
Like a potter at the wheel You shape
us to the people You want us to be.
Although we may allow ourselves
to become mid-shaken by acts
of our self will; You Lord wants to
reshape us to a beautiful creation.
O Holy Spirit help us to be soft
and receptive to Your hand on us.
As we yield to You God to shape us,
we ask for mercy and grace. Amen.

Lord, like clay in the potter’s hand,
we are imperfect but You can mold
us into something beautiful & useful.
Draw us, guide us and teach us Lord
to live all of our lives thro Your eyes.
We may be pressured; but You say:
Fear not, for I am with you. I will help
you, strengthen you and uphold you.
So, take us, mould us, fill us, lead us
and walk beside us as we give our
lives to U, the master potter. Amen.

Have Thine own way, Lord!
Have Thine own way!
Thou art the potter; I am the clay.
Mold me and made me after Thy will
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way Lord!
Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only always living in me! Amen

Reflection on Jer/Dan/Hos/Zech

Knowing God thru His Shepherding

The purpose of Jeremiah is to urge
God’s people to turn from sins and
back to God; Daniel shows how God
is in control & cares for His people,
Hosea shows God’s love for sinful
people; and Zechariah gives hope by revealing God’s future deliverance.
This week we understand God better
thru seeing His Shepherding Ways.
On Monday, we learn from Jer 18
that Master Potter Moulds You.
On Tuesday, we learn from Jer 28
that God Has Good Plans for You.
On Wednesday, we learn from Dan 2
about God who Gives Revelation.
On Thursday, we learn from Dan 4
about God who Fulfils Dreams.
On Friday, we learn from Hosea 11
about God who is Loving & Faithful.
On Sat, we learn from Zec 12/13
about Gracious God who Delivers.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face…In Jesus’ name.

Reflection on Prophets (Nov 14)

Knowing God thru His Shepherding

The purpose of Jeremiah is to urge
God’s people to turn from sins and
back to God; Daniel shows how God
is in control & cares for His people,
Hosea shows God’s love for sinful
people; and Zechariah gives hope by revealing God’s future deliverance.
This week we understand God better
thru seeing His Shepherding Ways.
On Monday, we learn from Jer 18
that Master Potter Moulds You.
On Tuesday, we learn from Jer 28
that God Has Good Plans for You.
On Wednesday, we learn from Dan 2
about God who Gives Revelation.
On Thursday, we learn from Dan 4
about God who Fulfils Dreams.
On Friday, we learn from Hosea 11
about God who is Loving & Faithful.
On Sat, we learn from Zec 12/13
about Gracious God who Delivers.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face…In Jesus’ name.