The Chosen Vessel
The Master was searching for a vessel to use; On the shelf there were many – which one would He choose? “Take me”, cried the gold one, “I’m shiny and bright, I’m of great value and I do things just right. My beauty and luster will outshine the rest And for someone like You, Master, gold would be the best!”
The Master passed on with no word at all; He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall; “I’ll serve You, dear Master, I’ll pour out Your drink, and I’ll be at Your table whenever You dine, My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true, And my silver will always compliment You.”
Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass, It was wide mouthed and shallow, and polished like glass. “Here! Here!” cried the vessel, “I know I will do, Place me on Your table for all men to view.”
“Look at me”, called the goblet of crystal so clear, “My transparency shows my contents so dear, Though fragile am I, I will serve You with pride, And I’m sure I’ll be happy in Your house to abide.”
The Master came next to a vessel of wood, Polished and carved, it solidly stood. “You may use me, dear Master”, the wooden bowl said, “But I’d rather You used me for fruit, not for Bread!”
Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay. Empty and broken it helplessly lay. No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose, To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.
“Ah! This is the vessel I’ve been hoping to find, I will mend and use it and make it all Mine.” “I need not the vessel with pride of its self; Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf; Nor the one who is big mouthed and shallow and loud; Nor one who displays his contents so proud; Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right; But this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might.”
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay. Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day. Spoke to it kindly. “There’s work you must do, Just pour out to others as I pour into you.”
by Beulah V Cornwall
“Loserish”. Now that’s a new one!
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According to this website http://www.godswork.org/emailmessage7.htm it is called The Chosen Vessel by Beulah V Cornwall
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Hey Beverly, Thanks for the Author and Title reference!!! The updates have been made. Take Care and God Bless 🙂 Kenny T
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you too 🙂
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If we could all humble ourselves and let the Master use us as he will! Great word this morning!
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If only we would humble ourselves and let the Master use us as He will! Great word this morning!
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The moral of the story…be a blessing and don’t always look for blessings to come your way. 🙂
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So encouraging to me today. Thank-you!
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Reblogged this on I Can See A Light and commented:
Beautiful, encouraging story reblogged from Morning Story and Dilbert.
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A perfect reminder of how we need to live and how we are already loved!
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Perfect reminder of how we need to live and how loved we already are. Thanks!
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Love this! What a wonderful reminder!
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Great as always!
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Loved it! 😀
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Thank you.
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Wonderful. Thank you!
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God chooses the foolish things of the world, so He can use me and you.
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