TOPIC: VESSEL UNTO HONOUR
MEMORISE: Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:19
READING : 2 Timothy 2:19-22
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Today’s Confession: I confess today that I am a consecrated vessel unto honour, fit for the Master’s use, and I live daily to hear and obey His voice in Jesus’ name. Somebody shout Hallelujah!
MESSAGE:
A vessel is an object that serves its user, not itself. All vessels in a house perform different functions.
For example, the vessel used for washing hands is different from the one used for eating.
Every child of God is a type of vessel in God’s house. What distinguishes whether a child of God is a vessel unto honour or dishonour is his or her lifestyle.
A vessel unto honour is clean because he or she departs from iniquity and constantly purges himself or herself of any dirt.
One of the benefits of being a vessel unto honour is that the Master will speak to you and through you.
I remember the first time I attended a fellowship at the University of Lagos.
We were worshipping God when, all of a sudden, everyone became silent, and one brother began to prophesy, “Thus saith the Lord…” and went on.
I nudged the man who took me to the programme and asked him, “When did God say that?” He replied, “Shut up.
God is speaking.” God was speaking, and only one man could hear Him at that moment.
After that experience, I cried to God to speak to me too, and I consecrated myself to Him.
Today, by His grace, I hear Him clearly.
My dear child, if you want to become a vessel unto honour, you must live a life of constant consecration.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please make me a vessel unto honor.
HYMN 50:
CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE
1 Conquerors And Overcomers Now Are We,
Thro’ The Precious Blood Of Christ We’ve Victory
If The Lord Be For Us, We Can Never Fail,
Nothing ‘Gainst His Mighty Pow’r Can E’er Prevail.
Refrain:
Conquerors Are We, Through The Blood Of Jesus,
God Wil Give Us Victory,
Through The Blood Of Jesus,
Thro’ The Lamb For Sinners Slain,
Yet Who Lives And Reigns Again,
More Than Conquerors Are We,
More Than Conquerors Are We.
2 In The Name Of Israel’s God We’ll Onward Press,
Overcoming Sin And All Unrighteousness;
Not To Us, But Unto Him The Praise Shall Be,
For Salvation And For Blood Bought Victory.
3 Unto Him That Overcometh Shall Be Given,
Here To Eat Of Hidden Manna Sent From Heav’n,
Over Yonder He The Victors Palm Shall Bear,
And A Robe Of White, And Golden Crown Shall Wear.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27, John 6:22-42
AUTHORS: Pastor E. A Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye