FOR GOD’S SERVICE

1/9/2026

2 Timothy 2:20–21

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.”

Romans 12:11

“Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.”

No one desires to be identified as a vessel of dishonor. Most believers sincerely want to be vessels of honor. However, desire alone does not determine usefulness—examination and obedience do. We must search our hearts honestly and ask difficult but necessary questions:

Am I useful for accomplishing the Master’s assignment?

Am I diligent, or am I slothful in business?

To be slothful in business is not a minor issue—it is a spiritual one. Spiritual laziness directly hinders the spread of the gospel and obstructs the work of Christ. Jesus made this unmistakably clear in Matthew 12:30:

“Anyone who isn’t with Me opposes Me, and anyone who isn’t working with Me is actually working against Me.”

There is no neutral position in the Kingdom. You are either being used as a vessel in the hand of God or, by neglect and complacency, becoming a tool the enemy can exploit. This truth may be uncomfortable, but Scripture confirms it. In 1 Chronicles 21:1, the Bible says that Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel. David’s action, influenced by the enemy, resulted in the death of seventy thousand men (1 Chronicles 21:14). God’s people can, through disobedience or complacency, become instruments that hinder God’s work.

Amos 6:1 issues a sobering warning:

“Woe to you who are complacent in Zion…”

Any believer who is not actively engaged in advancing the Kingdom is a reproach to the work of Christ. Therefore, we must ask ourselves honestly:

Is my presence in my local church advancing the agenda of the Holy Spirit?

Being a church member or faithful attendee does not automatically equal diligence. Kingdom productivity requires participation. You must go beyond being a churchgoer and enter the trenches—actively serving and advancing the vision God has entrusted to your local church.

One clear way to measure your commitment is by examining where you invest your time and resources. Jesus said in Matthew 6:21,

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

If your time, finances, gifts, and energy are invested in advancing the vision of your local church, then you are actively partnering with God’s agenda. That is what it means to be a vessel of honor—sanctified, useful, and prepared for every good work.

Prayer Points

• Pray that residents and partners of GHC will be more committed to God’s service this year than ever before.

• Pray for opportunities to use your gifts and talents in service to God through your local church.

• Pray to be connected to the right people who will help keep you accountable and faithful in your service to God and to your church.

Faith-Filled Confession

I declare that I am an honorable vessel, fit for the Master’s use. I willingly use my gifts, time, and talents to advance the cause of the gospel. I remain fervent in spirit and diligent in service. I stay connected to people of like faith who encourage, sharpen, and correct me in the Word. I serve God faithfully, in Jesus’ name.

Amen.