Vessels of Honor

2 Timothy 2:20, 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 honor and some to dishonor. 21, If a man, therefore, purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, 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. 24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.

Your body and mind must be honored and respected. Your thoughts and words and actions must bring honor to God. Be a person of integrity with high morals and standards. 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20, says that our bodies are the temple or vessel in which the Holy Spirit lives, so we are not our own but we were bought with a price, the blood of Jesus Christ; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God's.

Working Together

We read in Nehemiah 4:6, 17 and 6:3 about how much these men accomplished by working in unity together. God wants us to appreciate one another and value the gifts and talents in each other. Where dissension and arguing is, not much can be accomplished.  

We are not to let offence and bitterness rule our lives. When we read in Genesis 32:24 about Jacob and Esau we learn that when Jacob had rid himself of all anger toward his brother, then peace and unity came about between them. 

In Luke 5:17-28 we read about a sick man's friends that helped him receive healing from Jesus. Without their help this man may not have been healed. 

We are to help the lonely and discouraged. Judges 7:16-22 tells us that Gideon had 300 men working with him and they defeated the enemy. When we pray together in unity for our families they can come to know Christ and walk in victory. 

Joshua 6:5, 16 Joshua marched around the city of Jericho with others 7 times and the walls came down.  Walls that divide people can be broken down as we pray in faith and unity together. 

Today let us purpose in our hearts to work together in unity for this is pleasing to the Lord.