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_The Potter’s Touch_
In a small village, there lived a young potter named Rachel. She had learned the art of pottery from her father, who had learned from his father before him. Rachel’s passion was to create beautiful, functional pieces that would bring joy to those who used them.
One day, Rachel received a special commission from the local church to create a set of cups for communion. She was determined to make these cups perfect, reflecting the holiness and reverence of the occasion.
As she worked, Rachel remembered the words of the apostle Paul, “You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). She realized that her work was not just about creating functional cups but about honoring God in every detail.
Rachel poured her heart and soul into the project, carefully shaping and refining each cup. She prayed over each one, asking God to guide her hands and infuse the cups with a sense of reverence and holiness.
When the cups were finished, Rachel presented them to the church leaders. They were amazed at the beauty and craftsmanship of the cups. But more than that, they sensed the reverence and holiness that had gone into creating them.
As the congregation used the cups for communion, they felt a deeper connection to God. They remembered the words of Jesus, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:20).
Rachel’s experience reminded her that holiness is not just about separation from the world but about being set apart for a purpose. She realized that her work, when done with reverence and dedication, could be an act of worship.
As she continued to create, Rachel sought to live out the words of 1 Peter 1:15-16, “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.'”
Rachel’s story illustrates that holiness is not just a theological concept but a lived experience. It is about allowing God’s presence to permeate every aspect of our lives, transforming us and our work into acts of worship.
_Reflection:_
– How can you infuse your daily work and activities with a sense of reverence and holiness?
– In what ways can you honor God in your thoughts, words, and actions?
– What does it mean for you to be set apart for a purpose, and how can you live out that purpose?