Daily Inspiration



Broken Cups

 

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us.” — 2 Cor. 4:7 

 

While reaching into the recesses of the cupboard, Catherine accidentally dropped a cup. It didn’t shatter, but the fall to the counter was enough to cause a crack. She wondered whether to save it, but in the end decided to trash it. God, on the other hand, saves broken cups. In fact, broken vessels are often His most useful tools. The above verse reads like His fix-it manual. It tells us that God pours His treasure into fragile vessels that are prone to shatter. That way, everyone will know that God is working through us. We all experience times when life deals us blows that leave us wondering how we’re going to pull ourselves out of the mess. That’s when the enemy pounces on us, whispering in our ears that we’re useless. However, God says, “I’ve been waiting for you to come to me in your brokenness. Let me heal you. You need my help, for without me you can do nothing.” What’s more, Psalm 51:17 tells us that God will use “a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart.” We must not be ashamed of being shattered. God is looking for broken vessels through whom He can showcase His splendor. When it comes to God’s grace, even broken cups can be filled to overflowing.