We all have to be be aware about what we really want, deep down in our soul. What are the real intentions of our heart? What do we really want? To bless our life? A position? Or do we want to serve God?
Those who want to serve God don't worry about serving as a household item, like a trophy (as the Word of God says), or as an item of no honor, for example, a toilet.
A young girl named Ferly Victoria sent me a really good example (thank you dear!), about being a decorative vase, beautifying places, the altar, etc., unlike a toilet, which has no beauty. I thought more about her example and I know that many already know about this, but let's go deeper shall we? It's very important for us:
A decorative vase is beautiful. It makes a big difference where ever you place it, calling attention by its appeal. The whole environment looks nicer, I mean, who doesn't like vases with flowers? It's a perfect combination! Let me ask you, is this decorative vase useful? Of course!
Now on the other hand, the toilet seat isn't as charming. It also makes a big difference, even without beauty, it may be far away hidden, but you need it to relieve yourself (which is always, lol) so, you go after it :-) We cannot live without it!
Both are useful, one serves as a decoration and the other to relieve yourself.
Now, let's understand. You have people who serve God as a decorative vase, and others who serve God as a toilet in the restroom. When you first buy the vase, it is beautiful on the first day, but as the days go by, you get used to seeing it, it gets old and you forget about it. But, the toilet you cannot forget, lol. You need it every day, it's always working, it's always being used.
What am I trying to say by this? It doesn't matter where we'll be used by God! The important thing is that we'll be saving souls! If you received His Spirit, it doesn't matter where you'll be, you have something to give... now, if you don't have His Spirit, then you have nothing to give, that's where complaints and barriers come from, and God will have to find someone to replace you.
A toilet seat is not beautiful on the outside and it's not seen as a decoration to human eyes but it's located everywhere we go always ready to fulfill it's duty.
Want to know which of these two you are? Analyze your attitudes and the intentions of your heart and you will have your answer.
To be continued...
That is really true we always need the toilet but is not pleasant place!! That is a great example it really help as to understand!!
ReplyDeleteuhh I like this blog!
lol, this example is funny but very true.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that comes to my mind reading this is that if we please man (be a decorative vase) we aren't pleasing God, and if we are pleasing God (being a toilet) we aren't pleasing man.
Thank you :)
Jo-Anne Scrivener-Cox Hackney UK
It is Good to be toilet because,it always be ready to be used;has God servant we have to be ready to do his WILL not by emotion. Not to please Man.God said whatever you do in Secret He will honor you openly.
ReplyDeleteAs a vase we will even be useful for a while but eventually forgotten. If we serve God just for show then the same will happen with us but if we truly strive to be useful then we may even be looked down on by many but who cares! We will be far more used and very well counted on :)
ReplyDeleteThis just shows that it doesnt matter what may be on the outside that counts because God ALWAYS looks at whats on the intention of our hearts! I don't want to be someone who is just there to be in position wearing a neat uniform but deep within I have other ideas just to please myself!
ReplyDeleteJust like the toilet I want to be useful! Thats the only way to put it lol. x
The vase is beautiful but the use of it is only temporary
ReplyDeleteThe toilet is not so beautiful but the use of it is permanent which is always fulfilling its duty.I will prefer to be toilet then a vase.I want to fulfil my master duty each day.
Thank Mrs Graciele
I love this i have never wanted to be a toilet seat before but i totally understand that everyone has a function and as long as you are serving it shouldn't matter what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteTurn an ordinary canning a jar into a decorative vase by putting freshly cut flowers in it.
ReplyDeleteMUITO FORTE! This is indeed very powerful.... I had never actually thought about this, yet it makes perfect sense... I was once a decorative vase, but for sure I do not want to be a "so called servant" or one that will decay and expire within time; by no means... It really is very important to examine the real intentions of of heart and there really is no point in us trying to deceive ourselves because it just won't work... Thank you for sharing :) x
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