Treasures and Torches inside earthen pitchers

UV 350/10,000 2 Corinthians 4 v 7 Treasure and torches in earthen pitchers 2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us We have all knowledge and wisdom that is hidden in Christ residing in us. In the sight of other people,we are but earthen pitchers for they see only our outer bodies, our skin,our physical features that are so nondescript. We have no charisma that will confirm our higher calling or draw other people to us. But, the Lord sees our faith that burns like fire and is as pure and precious as fine gold. In fact, He once affirmed, “ You look dull on the outside like platinum but you are more rare and precious than gold.” Gideon choose three hundred men who lapped the water from their hands. It is a metaphor today of those who hear or receive a specific portion of scripture and apply it to specific areas in their lives. He then asked them to carry burning torches inside earthen pitchers and to blow the trumpet in unison for the Lord. The formidable Midianite army was thrown into complete disarray. The Lord had taught Gideon how to create a great force multiplier with just a company of three hundred men. We too need to in unity of spirit and of one accord blow the trumpet for the Lord or proclaim His goodness and greatness towards us. A small number of people acting in unity of faith and purpose is far more effective for with God on our side, no one is a minority. Once in a time of prayer, the Lord said, “ you are torches of fire hidden inside earthen pitchers.” Our faith and trust in the Lord and His revealed Word and Will is what makes us a fire torch. Our faith connects us with the unceasing fuel of the excellence of the power of God. When we speak and proclaim God’s Word, it is His holy fire that comes forth to seek and save. The excellence of His power will be manifested in different ways in our lives as light is split into an array of colours. That array will throw any opposition, however formidable or numerous, into disarray. Prateep V Philip.