Treasure in Jars of Clay

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us."           2 Corinthians 4:7

 

This past Sunday I had the privilege to work with our church middle school girls.  The other leaders and I wanted to pull together something special for the lovely young ladies.  Upon studying and praying, God lead me to the verse above.  We wanted the girls to feel special and beautiful - just how God created them.  BUT the most important lesson we wanted them to learn was that God gave them their beauty and talents so they could glorify HIM.  His power working through us.  We are just jars of clay...fragile easily broken and chipped...  Our true beauty and worth comes from the treasure within all those who trust and believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior.  This treasure is Jesus Christ!!  He is to shine through us.  We are to brighten up the darkened world by displaying His light and love.  Our purpose is to worship and glorify God.  Let us not waste our time on trivial things.  Let us allow the treasure within to shine so bright that no one can even recognize our jar of clay! 

The girls took pictures displaying their hobby/talent and a picture in their favorite outfit.  Through this activity we wanted to remind them to use their talents for God and their beauty is founded only in Him.