II Timothy 2:20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.
As we read these words we are reminded that Paul is not only addressing Timothy and his responsibility as Pastor, but that this letter would be read out loud to the congregation so they would know how they were to respond to Timothy's leadership. All the members and leaders were part of the household of God. Each had responsibilities in serving the master. Here Paul illustrates the household by to vessels used for preparing and serving food. There was a vast array of materials used for making these vessels, but all were necessary. You would not use a silver bowl for mixing bread dough. What was most important was for each and every vessel to be clean. The same is true in the Household of God. He has called us all to a life of purity. Once we are washed, we then can be "set apart" as holy, unique for the job God has for us. Once we are clean we are also useful; God can pick us up at any time for His work, because we are ready for the task He has for us to do. These things are true only if we are first cleansed at salvation, and kept cleansed through daily sanctification. What kind of vessels will we be today?
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