THE REMAKE OF THE VESSEL (1)
From Divine Sovereignty to Human Responsibility Bible References: Romans 9:20–21; 2 Timothy 2:20–21; 1 Samuel 2:27–36 “Surely the potter can do what he likes with the clay. He can use the same lump of clay to make two pots, one for special occasions and the other for ordinary use.” — Romans 9:21 (paraphrased) THE LIFE YOU DID NOT CHOOSE No one chooses the circumstances of their birth. We do not determine our parents, birthplace, natural skin colour, or the family into which we are born. We do not choose the womb that carries us or the time of our arrival into the world. Much about our lives begins beyond our control. We enter the world with different abilities, opportunities, limitations, and circumstances. Yet, although we cannot determine everything about our beginnings, we can respond to life with faith, wisdom, diligence, and obedience to God. You may not have chosen where your journey began, but your choices today matter to where that journey leads. Consider God's words to Mos...