Welcome

Well, this is a big step for me - I've finally decided to set up a blog!

So, welcome to This Jar of Clay!!! I love the book of 2 Corinthians as much as i love the rest of the Bible, but the image of Clay Jars has always captured my mind. Paul reminds us in 2Cor 4 that we, as followers of Christ Jesus have been given a special gift to share with the whole world - that being message of the Gospel that brings salvation to all. In Romans Paul also reminds us that we are lumps of clay in the hands of the potter and he will mold our lives to become what he wants us to be and not what we want.

Later Paul tells his friend Timothy:
"In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay;
some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble.
If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes,
made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
(2Ti 2:20-21 NIV)

I think this idea of me being a Clay Jar willing to do the work of my Master tells everything you need to know about me: I'm a simple, human bloke wanting to be used for whatever purpose God calls me to.

This tool of my ministry is where I aim to Glorify God as I grow in Christ and witness to what he has done for me and through me.

Sit back and enjoy the journey with me.