God is absolutely pure and desires that His children be of the
same quality too. The Almighty God cannot compromise this standard if He has to
find a pure vessel to use. 1Peter 1:15-16; Matthew 5:48; 2 Timothy 2:19.
2nd Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless the foundation of God
standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let everyone that nameth the name of
Christ depart from iniquity”.
Definition of
vessels unto honour
Vessels unto honour are the sanctified lives or those who are
separated unto the process of becoming like Jesus. (1 Timothy 2:21; 2 Corinthians
3:18). This process helps believers to live holy and perfect as our heavenly Father
and His Son are (1 Peter 1:15-16; Matthew 5:48). It is so crucial to our
redemption that the Lord Jesus had to be subjected to satanic examination,
which He excellently passed before consummating it (John 14:30).
Qualities associated
with vessels unto honour.
Vessels unto honour must be clean all around and always (Daniel
1:8, 18). They must have a divine ability to mortify and abhor all the deeds of
the flesh (Colossians 3:5; Galatians 5:10-21; Romans 12:9). In true submission
to God, they must be able to resist every ungodly thought or anything that will
defile them physically or spiritually (James 4:7). They must possess the
ability to deny themselves of the pleasures of this world (1 John 2: 15-17: 1
Timothy 6:10).
Finally, they must be addicted soul- winners, who absolutely
depend on the Holy Spirit as their source of supernatural power (John 15:1-7,
16: Acts 1:8; John 14:26; 15:26).
Conclusion
The Lord Jesus is desperately in search of vessels unto honour
hence, He spent His first earthly sojourn not only to recruit, but also to
train, sanctify, disciple and commission those He found. May He find in us vessels unto honour in
Jesus’ name. Amen.
