HOW TO BE A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR

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.

2^nd 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).

They must allow God to work on their weaknesses through consistent prayer life and Bible Study (Mathew 26: 37-41; 2 Timothy 2:15).

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.