Used as a Vessel

There is definitely a time of restoration amid the challenges of this world. And is best accomplished through the word of God. Especially leaning on the sanctuary of Psalm 23, beginning with verse 1.

Reading these blessed words is like sinking one's teeth into a delicious meal. At times it is like a buffeting wind pushing encouragement forward like a series of ocean waves.

I once knew a fellow who had Acrophobia, and his wife was quite discouraged. He had been a successful businessman who lost everything, through bankruptcy. Unable to hold his head up high he withdrew into his cave, a bedroom from which he barely peeked. Apparently, this is the way he lived for several years.

At first, his wife did not know what to do. She was a Christian woman and listening to the Holy Spirit brought a solution that came as a flash of electricity. After holding our weekly Bible Study classes in her home, he eventually joined the group. It began with his coming to watch, then sit and finally joining in the conversational studies.

Although it took several months, he joined his wife and both were used as vessels of God's work. He is a happy man today, able to blink back his hesitation and now quite happy to participate in life.

Our own similar limitations can descend like an Alzheimer affliction, which can transfer memories into shadows in the evening twilight. And such disabilities can limit severely our role in society.

But we can overcome difficulties if we are one with El Shaddai, our God and Protector. Yes, as it says in the opening curtain of Psalm 23, the Lord is my Shepherd and I have everything I need. It is our choice to reach out, and believe. And is our only escape from darkness into the changing light.

We serve a living God, One who desires we get up in His strength. Only then can our hopes and sorrows be presented to the world. Hope can be used as a method of honoring Him, since a positive-minded person can be more effective in society. Especially if we wish to help others achieve in their own personal struggles. And Sorrows are not all negative since they provide a training manual from which we grow to succeed. God's Word says He will never overload us with difficulties to the point we cannot be successful in life. And I believe it to be true.

During our childhood we escape the world by hide and seek. Another is Kick the Can, then run away before someone catches us. After growing into adulthood there is learning to do, and we must persevere with a whole new set of rules.

And we do wish to graduate. We do wish to be a helping person in society. And it is truly possible with our God, a Living Spirit who dwells among us.

Plus more by; Richard L. Provencher

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