March 17 | 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

 “Now we have this treasure in clay jars so that the extraordinary power, which is from God and not from us – in everything, we are pressed but not crushed, perplexed but not despairing, persecuted but not deserted, struck down but not destroyed, always carry around Jesus’s death in the body, with the result that Jesus’s life might also be revealed in our bodies,” (2 Corinthians 4:7–10)

There’s a big industry around security. They make impenetrable safes to keep your documents and valuables from being stolen or burned by fire. Now there are online programs to keep computer files safe.

Paul and His companions suffered many hardships as they traveled throughout the Roman Empire, spreading the gospel. The gospel is the most precious treasure because it brings freedom to the captives.

He doesn’t mince words or sterilize His experiences. His trials brought Him to the brink of death many times just so He could share the gospel with another person. Every trial could easily have killed Him.

What do you treasure? What do you hide away to keep safe? The earthen vessels of clay in Paul’s day kept things safe. But they were easily breakable. You must become an earthen vessel easily breakable with the light of the gospel inside. It’s the treasure you want to give away.

Action Step: Share the gospel freely with everyone you meet. It’s the treasure that saves lives. Don’t be shy in letting people know there’s hope and light in their darkness.

Dear Jesus, make me bold to share your glorious message of freedom and love with everyone I meet. Don’t make me shy. I want to make the most of every opportunity I have and openly give this beautiful gift.