Vessels Unto Honour: A Call to Holiness and Faithfulness
As believers, we are all called to be vessels unto honour, set apart for Yahweh’s use and prepared to do every good work.
In this article, we will explore what it means to be a vessel unto honour and how we can become one.
In 2 Timothy 2:20-21, the Bible says, “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.”
Characteristics of Vessels Unto Honour
Vessels unto honour are characterized by their commitment to holiness, obedience, and faithfulness. Here are some key characteristics of vessels unto honour:
- Purged from sin: Vessels unto honour have purged themselves from sin and its influences by the help of the Holy Spirit.
- Sanctified: They are sanctified, holy and consecrated to serve the Lord. (2 Timothy 2:21)
- Meet for the master’s use: They are willing to serve the Lord whenever and wherever He calls either convenient or not. (2 Timothy 2:21)
- Prepared unto every good work: Vessels unto honour are prepared to do every good work that Yahweh has ordained for them.
- They are equipped and ready to serve the Lord with their all (2 Timothy 2:21).
Becoming a Vessel Unto Honour
So, how can we become vessels unto honour? Here are some steps we can take:
- Repent and turn to Yahweh: We must repent of our sins and turn to Yahweh, seeking forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:9).
- Purge yourself from sin: We must purge ourselves from sin and its influences, seeking to live a life of holiness and obedience by the grace of Yahweh (2 Timothy 2:21).
- Seek sanctification: We must seek sanctification, asking Yahweh to set us apart for His use. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4).
- Be prepared for Yahweh’s use: We must be prepared and available for Yahweh’s use, willing to serve the Lord whenever and wherever He calls, even when there is plenty or lack (2 Timothy 2:21).
The Benefits of Being a Vessel Unto Honour
Being a vessel unto honour has many benefits. When we are His vessels, we are:
- Useful to Yahweh: We are prepared and available for Yahweh’s use, willing to serve Him whenever and wherever He calls.
- Blessed by Yahweh: We are blessed by Yahweh, receiving His favour and blessings in our lives.
- Effective in ministry: We are effective in our ministry (what Yahweh calls us to), able to accomplish great things for Yahweh.
Conclusion
In conclusion, being a vessel unto honour is a great privilege and responsibility. It requires a commitment to holiness, obedience, and faithfulness. As we seek to become vessels unto honour, let us remember that it is Yahweh who prepares and equips us for His use.
May we yield ourselves to Him, seeking to be God’s vessel, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use. As we journey through life, let us keep in mind the words of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of Yahweh, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify Yahweh in your body, and in your spirit, which are Yahweh’s.”
May Yahweh tremendously bless and empower us to be vessels unto honour!
