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Clay in the Potter’s Hands: Our Potter Restores Us in Our Brokenness
God may make you into a pretty nice little bowl only to allow you to be chipped or shattered so He might do His wonders again. Picking up and perfectly placing the pieces together and maybe strategically leaving a couple pieces out to fill the cracks and gaps with precious lacquer and brushes of glittering…
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Clay in the Potter’s Hands: God is Our Potter
We are clay and God is our Potter. He purifies us and makes us into good clay (1 John 1:9–10). He removes our sin and molds us. He seals the believer’s salvation and inheritance with Him (Ephesians 1:13–14). He helps us stay centered. He’s with us when we are waiting, in our dry times, and…
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Clay in the Potter’s Hands: Beauty From the Fire—Glazing and Firing the Clay
It’s only after the painted clay has gone through the heat of the fire that the colors are visible! In the same way, it is when we are in the fire of difficulty, trials, and suffering that out own true colors show. What beauty comes from our trials? Perseverance, character, hope, maturity, and a proven…
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Clay in the Potter’s Hands: On the Potter’s Wheel
When the Potter works on the clay, we need to be centered and yield to the molding He does in our lives.
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Clay in the Potter’s Hands: The Potter’s Planned Design
Clay in the Potter’s Hands: The Potter’s Planned Design. God’s purpose is to craft us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28–30). Like a potter molding a beautiful vase, God’s Holy Spirit will transform us.
Kathryn Breckenridge, author 