Fine China....

A while ago someone came to visit.   

We got the 'fine china' out 

In the ensuing discussion it was mentioned that  

very few people have 

or want 'fine china' anymore.... 

The observation was that; 

- people move lots and fragile 'extras' are not easy to do that with 

- people don't entertain 'formally' at home anymore 

....in fact people don't do much 'formally' anymore.  Weddings and Funerals 

and maybe not even those.... 

Paul speaks to Timothy and tells him

In a Large House

There are vessels that are 'fine china'... Gold and Silver

There are also 'common' vessels.... wood and clay

The first are for noble purposes

The last are for common purposes. 

Then Paul tells Timothy that if he chooses 'Holiness' 

he will be used for noble purposes

Useful to the Master of the house.  2Tim 2:20-21

Hmm...

I wonder if our 'informal' culture

has shifted my thinking on how I live?

or is

Wood and clay 'good enough'?

Do I choose 'Informal'....

which might just be

Hmm...

Lord,

I DO want to be a vessel

that is useful to You

My Master.

Prepared for good works

that You have for me.

Thank You for the encouragement

to choose the disciplines

I do choose to live

Set apart.

Special.

PJ