Daily Devotional: Be Like Clay in the Potter’s Hands
“O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.”
— Jeremiah 18:6 (NIV)
When the Lord led Jeremiah to the potter’s house, He gave a powerful picture of His sovereignty and purpose in our lives. Just as a potter molds and shapes clay, God lovingly molds us according to His will. The key is for us to remain soft, pliable, and open to His shaping hands. If we become hardened or resist His work, we hinder the beauty He intends to create through us.
What’s remarkable about God is that He doesn’t only work with what we see as our “strengths.” Instead, He often works most powerfully through our weaknesses. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 that God’s grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness. When we offer our brokenness, insecurities, or perceived limitations to God, He can transform them into something extraordinary for His glory.
Reflection
Are you allowing God to mold you into the person He created you to be? Being clay in the Potter’s hands requires surrender, trust, and patience. Sometimes His shaping may feel uncomfortable, especially when He removes things from our lives or reshapes our desires to align with His will. Yet, His plan is always for our good and His glory.
Consider the times in your life when God worked through areas you thought were weak or unusable. How did He reveal His strength through them? By embracing our role as clay and letting go of control, we open ourselves to the fullness of His purpose.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come to You as clay in Your hands. Mold me and shape me as You see fit. Help me to surrender my will and trust in Your purpose, even when it’s difficult to understand. Remind me that Your power is made perfect in my weakness and that You can use every part of me for Your glory. Thank You for being the Master Potter, who lovingly crafts beauty from the dust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.